Apprenticeship Program - Geomatics Technician (Survey and Mapping)
About The Position
SAM’s two-year Geomatics Technician apprenticeship provides paid training and on-the-job experience working with the surveying team. Apprentices learn to use surveying technology and equipment to collect angles and elevations for construction, mapmaking, and other purposes. Field training includes taking notes, sketching drawings, and reading plans, with additional exposure to records research and quality control. Apprentices must complete safety and corporate compliance training. The program offers a Journeyman Surveyor Certification and, upon completion, a nationally recognized credential certified by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Requirements
- Desire to learn about the land surveying and geospatial industry.
- Willingness to travel and work outside.
- Strong interest in working with technology.
- Strong math and computer skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities
- Collect angles and elevations for construction, mapmaking, and other purposes using surveying technology and equipment.
- Learn to take field notes, sketch drawings, and read plans.
- Gain exposure to records research and quality control.
- Complete safety and corporate compliance training.
Benefits
- Paid training.
- Health insurance coverage beginning the month after hire.
- Dental plans and free vision coverage for employees.
- Company-paid long-term disability and life insurance premiums.
- HSA and FSA plans.
- SAM Cares holistic well-being program.
- Employee referral rewards of $1,000, $2,500, or $5,000.
- Fidelity retirement plans with a 5% company match.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Optional cellphone stipend.
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
- Parental leave.
- Customized career development plans for licensing and certifications.
- Project Manager Business Academy.
- CAD Training Program.
- Individual Development Plans and career check-ins.
- SAM WINS women-focused leadership and development initiative.
- Milestone Anniversary Recognition.
- SAMbassador mentorship program.
- Perks at Work discounts on wellness, travel, leisure, and everyday purchases.
- Company-sponsored events.
- Free office snacks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
