Field Survey Technician I — Outdoor Roles & Growth

SAM; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness Benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

SAM Cares program

Tuition reimbursement

Cellphone stipend

Paid time off

Parental leave

Career development programs

CAD Training Program

SAM WINS mentorship program

Perks at Work discounts

Office snacks

Job summary

Surveying And Mapping, LLC (SAM) is a nationwide geospatial and construction-phase solutions leader with 50+ offices. This role supports field data collection, utility marking, and operating survey equipment while traveling as needed. The team values innovation, growth, and impact on the built environment.

Join SAM to work outdoors across diverse environments, operate field tools and vehicles, and contribute to critical infrastructure projects with ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting in identifying utilities, structures and control points on plans and in the field.
• Able to operate field tools and equipment as needed.
• Willingness to travel for extended periods and work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying marked utilities, structures and control points on plans and maps and in the field.
• Operate vacuum truck and related tools and equipment such as a jackhammer, pogo-tamper, concrete saw, compressor blower, vacuum hose and air lance.
• Drive commercial motor vehicles.
• Assist in implementing approved traffic control plans.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Travel flexibility

Outdoor field work

Stamina and endurance

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Manhole lid handling

Tools

Survey equipment handling

Vacuum truck operation

Job description

Surveying And Mapping, LLC (SAM) is a nationwide geospatial and construction-phase solutions leader with 50+ offices. This role supports field data collection, utility marking, and operating survey equipment while traveling as needed. The team values innovation, growth, and impact on the built environment.

Join SAM to work outdoors across diverse environments, operate field tools and vehicles, and contribute to critical infrastructure projects with ongoing professional development opportunities.