Survey Technician/Instrument Operator

Surveying And Mapping, LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Surveying And Mapping, LLC in Phoenix is seeking a field technician to support a field crew in daily operations, gathering data for boundary, topographic, and construction layout surveys.

You will assist under the supervision of a Crew Chief, operate survey instruments, and maintain neat field notes. This role requires outdoor work year-round and travel to project locations as needed.

Join SAM to contribute to geospatial solutions with modern equipment and safety-focused practices.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid, current driver’s license required.
• One year industry experience.
• Knowledge of land surveying practices and basic computations.
• Able to work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.
• Available to travel/stay out of town as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support field crew data collection for boundary, topographic, and construction surveys.
• Assist in completion of field surveys under the supervision of a Crew Chief.
• Operate land survey equipment (robotic total stations, GNSS receivers, data radios/modems, 3D laser scanners, levels).
• Use survey controllers and software to collect geospatial data and perform computations.
• Read and interpret maps and plans.
• Maintain neat field notes with measurements under supervision.
• Load/unload trucks with survey equipment and supplies.
• Clean and maintain survey equipment, tools, and vehicle.
• Follow company safety procedures, policies, and practices.
• Travel to project locations; per diem as applicable.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Outdoor work

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Robotic total stations

GNSS receivers

Terrestrial 3D laser scanners

Survey controllers/ software

Job description

Surveying And Mapping, LLC

US-AZ-Phoenix

Job ID: 26-7956

# of Openings: 1

Category: Survey

Phoenix

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
• Ability to travel out of state to project locations (Full Per Diem included)

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Valid, current driver's license required
• One year industry experience
• Minimum knowledge of land surveying practices and performance of basic types of surveys, mathematical computations, and field operations
• 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