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
The GPS Field Technician will map and inventory utility assets and buried facilities using various GPS technologies.
Position is 100% outdoors and requires walking long distances in a variety of terrain and weather conditions
Position will require overnight travel Monday-Friday and occasionally longer
Perform other duties as assigned
What You Bring to SAM
High School diploma or equivalent; two to four year degree in GIS, Geography, Surveying or related degree a plus
Knowledge of utilities, GPS, and/or GIS preferred
Ability to travel for extended periods of time
Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office products
Ability to walk 5 miles a day and/or stand for up to 10 hours a day
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds of equipment
Possession of a valid, current driver's license
Ability to work overtime
Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check
Our Perks
Opportunity for hybrid work schedules for office positions - Work-life balance is on us
Company paid premiums for medical, dental, vision, LTD and life insurance (HSA and FSA plans available)
Generous paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays and parental leave) - Accrual starts immediately
401(k) program offers 100% employer match up to 5%
Paid continuing education courses and tuition reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program - Your mental health is our priority
No glass ceiling! Truly a place to spread your wings (Ask about our Career Pathing!)
Trainings throughout the year - Specialized in-house trainings programs designed to assist you in advancing in your career
Office snacks, free food and fun-themed events for employees throughout the year
Passion for our Community - You have endless opportunities to volunteer alongside your peers with our Corporate Social Responsibility Program
Our Culture
Our entrepreneurial culture is a key factor in SAM being recognized as a Top Workplace for twelve consecutive years, and we make it our mission to ensure every one of our employees learns how to build and manage a business, not just be the subject matter expert on the team. At SAM, our employee's development is instrumental to our success. Your learning will be supported by specialized in-house training programs and mentoring by the industry's leading experts, who just happen to be on our staff! We make SAM a GREAT place to work, but it all starts with YOU!
EEO
SAM is an EOE/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. SAM also participates in the federal E-Verify Program.
High School diploma or equivalent; two to four year degree in GIS, Geography, Surveying or related degree a plus
Knowledge of utilities, GPS, and/or GIS preferred
Ability to travel for extended periods of time
Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office products
Ability to walk 5 miles a day and/or stand for up to 10 hours a day
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds of equipment
Possession of a valid, current driver's license
Ability to work overtime
Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check
The GPS Field Technician will map and inventory utility assets and buried facilities using various GPS technologies.
Position is 100% outdoors and requires walking long distances in a variety of terrain and weather conditions
Position will require overnight travel Monday-Friday and occasionally longer
Perform other duties as assigned