Instrument Operator

Gdbgeospatial; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness Benefits

Employee Referral Rewards Program

Paid time off

Customized career development plan

Job summary

Gdbgeospatial, located in Austin, Texas, is seeking a candidate for a position that involves professional interactions with client representatives and maintaining survey equipment. Candidates will be responsible for reading and preparing land survey plans in various terrains.

The ideal applicant will need a high school diploma and must be able to lift equipment. In return, Gdbgeospatial offers extensive health benefits, financial incentives, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED certification.
• Ability to follow directions from supervisors and team.
• Ability to work outside in all weather and terrain.

Responsibilities

• Professional interaction with clients and landowners.
• Maintain vehicle and field land survey equipment.
• Prepare various land survey plans including boundary and site plans.

Skills

Ability to follow directions

Ability to work in various weather conditions

Physical stamina to lift up to 35 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED certification

Tools

Survey equipment

Job description

Who We Are

Founded in 1994, Surveying And Mapping, LLC (SAM) is a nationwide leader in geospatial and construction-phase solutions. With more than 50 offices and 1,600 professionals, we deliver the scale, technology, and expertise needed to support projects of any size. SAM streamlines project delivery through a single, coordinated team, offering in-house capabilities across land surveying, aerial mapping, subsurface utility engineering (SUE), utility coordination (UC), GIS, BIM, and construction engineering inspection (CEI).

By combining advanced technology, digital workflows, and decades of experience, we provide accurate, actionable data that helps clients move critical infrastructure projects forward with confidence. At SAM, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, growth, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the built environment.

Your Impact at SAM

• Professional interaction with client representative and land owners
• Maintain vehicle and field land survey equipment
• Basic land survey plan reading and preparation (i.e., site plans, boundary plans, highway plans, profile and cross sections, horizontal and vertical curves, pipeline plans, foundation plans, and developing existing and finished contours)
• Responsible for ensuring the truck is loaded and all land survey supplies necessary for completion of the day’s work are fully stocked

What You Bring to SAM

• Must have a high school diploma or GED certification
• Ability to follow directions from supervisor as well as other members of engineering staff and management team
• Ability to work continually outside in all types of weather conditions and terrain
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs on a consistent basis - daily task includes carrying various types of survey equipment such as tripod, prism, rod, hand and power tools, and large buckets
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check

Our Perks

• Health and Wellness Benefits: BlueCross BlueShield health insurance coverage begins the month after your hire date, Free Vision + Dental plans for employees, company-paid premiums for Long-term disability/Life Insurance (with HSA + FSA plans), SAM Cares program focused on holistic well-being
• Financial Benefits: Employee Referral Rewards Program of $1K, $2,500 or $5K, Fidelity retirement plans with a 5% company match, tuition reimbursement, optional cellphone stipend
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including vacation/sick/holidays, parental leave to support families
• Professional Development: Customized career development plan for licensing and certifications, Project Manager Business Academy, CAD Training Program, Individual Development Plans/Career Check-Ins, SAM WINS - our initiative for women-focused leadership and development, Milestone Anniversary Recognition, SAMbassador mentorship program
• Perks and Discounts: Access to “Perks at Work” for discounts on wellness + travel + leisure and everyday purchases, company-sponsored events, free office snacks
• Culture and Awards/Achievements: SAM Named 2026 Top Workplace USA for the fourth Year; 2026 SAM Ranks No. 92 on ENR Top 500 Design Firms