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SAM, LLC
Field Survey Technician/Instrument Operator
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A Grinder or Sharpener operates grinding machinery used to sharpen metal tools and blades.
$43,808 / year median in Texas
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description Who We Are 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. Your Impact at SAM 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 What You Bring to SAM High School diploma or equivalent required Valid driver's license and ability to meet company MVR standards 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