Instrument Operator in Austin, Texas at Surveying And Mapping, LLC

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.

• Professional interaction with client representative and land owners
• Maintain vehicle and field land survey equipment
• Basic land survey plan reading and preparation (i.e., site plans, boundary plans, highway plans, profile and cross sections, horizontal and vertical curves, pipeline plans, foundation plans, and developing existing and finished contours)
• Responsible for ensuring the truck is loaded and all land survey supplies necessary for completion of the day’s work are fully stocked

• Must have a high school diploma or GED certification
• Ability to follow directions from supervisor as well as other members of engineering staff and management team
• Ability to work continually outside in all types of weather conditions and terrain
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs on a consistent basis- daily task includes carrying various types of survey equipment such as tripod, prism, rod; hand and power tools; and large buckets
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check