Surveying And Mapping, LLC
Survey Technician/Instrument Operator
US-OH-Westerville
Job ID: 25-7350
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Survey
Columbus
Overview
For over thirty years, SAM has built a reputation as a trusted, knowledgeable, and innovative partner. Our licensed professionals transform petabytes of complex spatial data into intelligent insights in a holistic Managed Geospatial Services™ (MGS™) framework. As North America's premiere MGS™ company, SAM provides practical, precise, and high-fidelity solutions designed to enhance decision-making, mitigate risks, achieve strategic objectives, and drive costs out of our client's business. Our vision is to advance spatial data acquisition, improve analysis capabilities, and develop predictive analytics to redefine and transform how infrastructure assets are developed and managed throughout their lifecycles.
Responsibilities
As a Survey Technician/Instrument Operator, you’ll play a key role in supporting daily field operations and ensuring the accurate collection of data for a variety of projects, including boundary, topographic, and construction layout surveys. Working as part of a field crew, you’ll use advanced surveying equipment and technology to help deliver high-quality results that meet client expectations and company standards. Key ResponsibilitiesOperate land surveying instruments to assist the field crew in collecting accurate, high-quality dataSupport the Crew Chief with setup and operation of robotic total stations, GNSS receivers, data radios/modems, terrestrial 3D laser scanners, and levels (automatic and digital)Use survey controllers and software to collect geospatial data and perform basic survey computationsRead and interpret maps, plans, and drawings under the guidance of the Crew ChiefMaintain accurate field notes, measurements, and sketches for project documentationManage equipment logistics, including loading/unloading vehicles and cleaning/maintaining survey instruments and suppliesFollow all company safety policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure a safe work environment
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Valid, current driver’s license required
- 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
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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