Survey Technician/Instrument Operator

Surveying And Mapping, LLC; Newmarket (NH); On-site; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Surveying And Mapping, LLC is seeking a Survey Technician/Instrument Operator in Newmarket, NH. You will support field crews, operate survey instruments, and collect geospatial data for boundary, topographic, and construction layout projects.

Roles involve working outdoors year-round, traveling as needed, and coordinating with Crew Chiefs to ensure accurate measurements and notes. A valid driver's license and basic survey knowledge are required.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet MVR standards.
• Three years industry experience.
• Knowledge of land surveying practices and basic survey types, along with mathematical computations and field operations.
• Trimble field equipment experience preferred.
• Able to work outdoors year-round and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Use a variety of land survey instruments to support a field crew for boundary, topographic, and construction layout surveys.
• Assist in completing field surveys under supervision and communicate progress.
• Operate survey equipment including robotic total stations and GNSS receivers.
• Use software to collect geospatial data and perform computations.
• Read and interpret maps and plans; maintain neat field notes.
• Load/unload equipment and supplies; clean and maintain gear and vehicle.
• Follow company safety procedures and policies.

Skills

Land surveying basics

Mathematical computations

Field operations

Outdoor year-round work

Travel readiness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Trimble field equipment

Job description

Surveying And Mapping, LLC

Survey Technician/Instrument Operator

US-NH-Newmarket

Job ID: 26-8069

# of Openings: 1

Category: Survey

Newmarket

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Use a variety of land survey instruments to support a field crew in their daily operations to gather data for various surveys including boundary, topographic, and construction layout
• Assist in completion of field surveys under the supervision of a Crew Chief; communicate progress and address problems
• Operate land survey equipment including robotic total stations, GNSS receivers, data radios/modems, terrestrial 3D laser scanners, automatic and digital levels
• 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 with accurate measurements for land survey operations with supervision from Crew Chief
• Load and unload trucks with land survey equipment and supplies
• Clean and maintain land survey equipment, tools, and vehicle
• Follow company safety procedures, policies, and practices

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Valid, current driver’s license and ability to meet company MVR standards required
• Three years industry experience
• Minimum knowledge of land surveying practices and performance of basic types of surveys, mathematical computations, and field operations
• Experience with Trimble field equipment preferred, but not required
• Able to work outdoors year-round in all types of weather conditions and environments
• Available to travel/stay out of town for work as needed

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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