Survey Technician/Instrument Operator

Construction Association of Michigan; Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

SAM (Surveying And Mapping, LLC) is seeking a Survey Technician/Instrument Operator in Terre Haute, Indiana. This role supports a field crew by using survey instruments to gather boundary, topographic, and construction data, with opportunities to work on diverse projects nationwide.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, valid driver's license, and readiness to travel. You will operate robotic total stations, GNSS receivers, 3D scanners, and related equipment, while maintaining accurate

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet MVR standards.
• Previous industry experience preferred.
• Knowledge of land surveying practices and basic survey types, computations, and field operations.
• Able to work outdoors year-round in all weather, and travel/stay out of town as needed.

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

Skills

Field data collection

Outdoor work in all weather

Reading maps and plans

Basic survey computations

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Surveying And Mapping, LLC

Survey Technician/Instrument Operator

US-IN-Terre Haute

Job ID: 26-8086

# of Openings: 2

Category: Survey

Terre Haute

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 driver's license and ability to meet company MVR standards.
• Previous industry experience preferred
• 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

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