Apprenticeship Program - Geomatics Technician (Survey and Mapping)

SAM, LLC • Terre Haute, IN

1d

About The Position

SAM’s two-year Geomatics Technician (Survey and Mapping) Apprenticeship Program provides paid training and on-the-job experience working with a surveying team. Apprentices learn to use surveying technology and equipment to collect angles and elevations for construction, mapmaking, and other purposes. In the field, they learn to take notes, sketch drawings, and read plans, and gain exposure to records research and quality control. Apprentices must complete safety and corporate compliance training throughout the program. The program offers 40 hours of work per week and leads to a Journeyman Surveyor Certification and 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, or 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 tasks.
• Complete safety and corporate compliance training throughout the program.

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, with 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 time, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed