Full-Time
Utility Locator/Damage Prevention Specialist
Updated on 8/20/2026
SAM
1,001-5,000 employees
Geospatial data solutions and construction services
Compensation Overview
$20 - $28/hr
Westerville, OH, USA
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- Experience with locating gas utilities is highly preferred.
- A valid driver's license and the ability to meet company motor vehicle record standards are required.
- Ability to work outdoors under the full range of weather conditions typically experienced throughout all seasons of the year is required.
- Proficient verbal and written communication is required.
- Promote and enforce safe digging practices in accordance with state 811 dig laws.
- Visit active job sites using a company-provided vehicle to communicate with contractors and homeowners regarding safe excavation procedures.
- Coordinate and facilitate corrections or updates to gas utility markings as needed.
- Perform quality checks to ensure the accuracy and completeness of utility markings.
- Accurately document daily activities, observations, and field findings.
- Assist with identifying marked utilities, structures, and map information in the field.
- Perform operator-level maintenance on assigned company tools and equipment.
- Complete other related duties as assigned.
- Experience with locating gas utilities.
SAM Companies provides end-to-end geospatial data solutions and construction-phase services. Its core offering, Managed Geospatial Services (MGS), collects data with aerial, mobile, and terrestrial LiDAR, photogrammetry, and unmanned systems, turning it into actionable intelligence. The firm also delivers subsurface utility engineering, GIS, utility coordination, and construction services through SAM-Construction Services, creating a single point of contact for surveying, mapping, and project oversight. It stands as one of North America’s largest full-service geospatial and construction firms, growing through organic expansion and numerous acquisitions to tackle large-scale projects with the goal of reducing risk and improving decision-making for critical infrastructure.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Late Stage VC
Total Funding
$36.7M
Headquarters
Austin, Texas
Founded
1994
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Peak Rock doubled SAM revenue between 2021 and July 2026.
- SAM employs over 1,800 professionals and added 25 offices by July 2026.
- New Mountain invested after a multi-year geospatial deep dive, signaling follow-on capital.
What critics are saying
- Private equity ownership changed twice since 2021, forcing another integration cycle now.
- NV5 Geospatial won NOAA's $12 million American Samoa hydrographic contract in December 2025.
- A failed integration at SAM would erase its acquisition-driven edge and trigger customer defections.
What makes SAM unique
- SAM spans surveying, SUE, inspection, and digital data across infrastructure lifecycles.
- New Mountain Capital called SAM the leading scaled independent platform on July 1, 2026.
- SAM serves 20 of the top 25 U.S. utilities after 19 acquisitions.
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Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
401(k) Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement
Phone/Internet Stipend
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Professional Development Budget
Training Programs
Mentorship Program
Employee Referral Bonus
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Employee Discounts
Wellness Program
Growth & Insights and Company News
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↑ 35%Peak Rock Capital has sold SAM Companies, a geospatial and inspection services provider for utilities and critical infrastructure, to New Mountain Capital. Financial terms were not disclosed. Under Peak Rock's ownership since 2021, SAM more than doubled revenue, completed 19 acquisitions, and expanded from its original footprint to add 25 offices. The company now serves 20 of the top 25 US utilities, providing end-to-end geospatial intelligence services across the critical infrastructure lifecycle. SAM, founded in 1994 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, uses advanced scientific methods to capture and analyse infrastructure data, supporting grid modernisation and AI-driven infrastructure investment. The company has developed technical and AI capabilities positioning it as an industry leader in the sector. Guggenheim Securities and Houlihan Lokey advised on the transaction.
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