Survey Technician/Instrument Operator - Entry Level at Surveying And Mapping, LLC – Elkhart, Indiana

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.

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 Responsibilities

• Operate land surveying instruments to assist the field crew in collecting accurate, high-quality data

• Support 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 computations

• Read and interpret maps, plans, and drawings under the guidance of the Crew Chief

• Maintain accurate field notes, measurements, and sketches for project documentation

• Manage equipment logistics, including loading/unloading vehicles and cleaning/maintaining survey instruments and supplies

• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure a safe work environment

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Valid, current driver’s license required
• No prior surveying experience is required – just a willingness to learn, work outdoors, and develop technical skills in a hands-on setting
• Strong interest in land surveying, construction, or civil engineering
• Able to work outdoors year-round in all types of weather conditions and environments and carry up to 80lbs
• Available to travel/stay out of town for work as needed