Apprenticeship Program - Geomatics Technician (Survey and Mapping) - SAM, LLC

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

At SAM, we believe People are our best asset and we have built an Apprenticeship Program just for you! Over the course of  the program, you will work with our surveying team to learn how to use innovative technology to solve our clients’ greatest problems. Upon completion, apprentices receive a nationally-recognized credential, certified by the U.S. Department of Labor.

Geomatics Technician (Survey and Mapping)

A land surveyor is a highly trained professional who makes precise measurements to determine property boundaries. They provide data relevant to the shape and contour of the Earth’s surface for engineering, mapmaking and construction projects. As a surveyor, your services are in demand like no other profession. If you are looking to travel the world, work outdoors, and earn money while doing it, then this may be the profession for you!

Overview of the Apprenticeship Program:

You will collect angles and elevations used for construction, map making, or other purposes, using advanced technology and surveying equipment. While in the field, you will learn how to take notes, sketch drawings and read plans. And finally, you will draft in AutoCAD and perform other surveying tasks, such as records research and quality control. We have a safety first culture and you will be required to complete safety and corporate compliance trainings throughout the program. 

• Two Year Program 
• Paid Training - Make money while you learn!
• 40 hours per week 
• On-The-Job Training 
• Journeyman Surveyor Certification

What You Bring to SAM

• Must be a recent high school graduate 
• Desire to learn more 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

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%
• Employee Assistance Program – Your mental health is our priority
• Tuition reimbursement
• 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.