Survey Field Technician I

Gdbgeospatial; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedules

Premium medical/dental/vision/LTD and

Life insurance (HSA and FSA plans)

Paid time off

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Career pathing

In-house trainings

Office snacks and events

CSR volunteer opportunities

Job summary

SAM is the nation’s leading provider of geospatial solutions and inspection services, delivering rapid, high-quality spatial data across markets. The geomatics instrument operator supports field crews, operates survey equipment, and gathers essential data in diverse environments.

Role requires outdoor work in all weather and locations away from home for extended periods. Hybrid work options are available for office tasks, with strong emphasis on safety and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• One year industry experience.
• Knowledgeable in the principles and performance of basic types of surveys, survey computations, and field operations.
• Ability to work continually outside in all types of weather conditions and terrain.
• Ability to work out of town, in remote locations, for extended periods of time.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company MVR standards.

Responsibilities

• Support field crews by operating land survey equipment under supervision.
• Assist in completing field surveys under supervision of a Crew Chief.
• Operate, check and perform basic adjustments of land survey equipment.
• Use survey controllers and software to collect geospatial data and perform computations.
• Read and interpret maps and plans; maintain neat field notes.
• Inform Crew Chief of problems and progress; load/unload equipment as needed.

Skills

Geospatial data collection

Survey computations

Reading maps

Field notes documentation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Total stations

GNSS receivers

Survey controllers

Data radios

Job description

Who We Are

SAM is the nation’s largest combined geospatial solutions and inspection service provider in the industry. We use the industry’s most advanced software and hardware for collecting and analyzing complex spatial data across a wide range of markets and scientific disciplines. Our national reach, expertise, and applied technologies uniquely equip us to capture physical environments from coast to coast — delivering practical insights and high‑quality spatial data with unrivaled speed and accuracy.

Your Impact at SAM

• The geomatics instrument operator uses a variety of land survey instruments to support a crew in their daily operations
• Assists in the completion of field surveys under the supervision of a Crew Chief
• Responsible for the operation, checking and basic field adjustments of land survey equipment. E.g. tripods, tribrachs, levels, total stations, GNSS receivers, data radios/modems
• Utilize survey controllers and software to collect geospatial data and perform survey computations
• Read and interpret various types of maps and plans
• Complete neat and orderly field notes for land survey operations with supervision from Crew Chief
• Keeps Crew Chief informed of problems and progress
• Load and unload trucks with land survey equipment and supplies
• Clean and maintain land survey equipment, tools and vehicle
• Follow company safety procedures for land survey operations

What You Bring to SAM

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• One year industry experience
• Knowledgeable in the principles and performance of basic types of surveys, survey computations, and field operations
• Ability to work continually outside in all types of weather conditions and terrain
• Ability to work out of town, in remote locations, for extended periods of time
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company MVR standards

Our Perks

• Opportunity for hybrid work schedules for office positions – Work‑life balance is on us
• Company paid premiums for medical, dental, vision, LTD and life insurance (HSA and FSA plans available)
• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays and parental leave) – Accrual starts immediately
• 401(k) program offers 100% employer match up to 5%
• Paid continuing education courses and tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program – Your mental health is our priority
• No glass ceiling! Truly a place to spread your wings (Ask about our Career Pathing!)
• Trainings throughout the year – Specialized in‑house trainings programs designed to assist you in advancing in your career
• Office snacks, free food and fun‑themed events for employees throughout the year
• Passion for our Community – You have endless opportunities to volunteer alongside your peers with our Corporate Social Responsibility Program

Our Culture

Our entrepreneurial culture is a key factor in SAM being recognized as a Top Workplace for eleven consecutive years, and we make it our mission to ensure every one of our employees learns how to build and manage a business, not just be the subject matter expert on the team. At SAM, our employee’s development is instrumental to our success. Your learning will be supported by specialized in‑house training programs and mentoring by the industry’s leading experts, who just happen to be on our staff! We make SAM a GREAT place to work, but it all starts with YOU!

EEO

SAM is an EOE/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. SAM also participates in the federal E‑Verify Program.