GPS Technician

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field
• •5 years of survey experience
• •Must be authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without sponsorship
• •Must be able to lift 50 lbs
• •Must be available for weekend shifts
• •Must be able to travel up to 75% of the time
• •Must be able to work overnight travel
• •Must be able to work in the Midwest region
• •Must be able to work in Illinois
• •Must be able to work in the United States
• •Must be able to work in any city or state in the United States
• •Must be able to work in the assigned project area
• •Must be able to work at project sites
• •Must be able to work with Project Managers
• •Must be able to work with Superintendents
• •Must be able to work with Foremen
• •Must be able to set up project models
• •Must be able to review project models for accuracy
• •Must be able to build project models to specifications
• •Must be able to maintain GPS equipment
• •Must be able to troubleshoot GPS equipment
• •Must be able to track GPS equipment
• •Must be able to collect field measurements
• •Must be able to collect documentation
• •Must be able to determine whether to engage an external resource
• •Must be able to research external resource options
• •Must be able to research external resource pricing
• •Must be able to secure resources for the project
• •Must be able to review third party models for accuracy
• •Must be able to work as a liaison between model company and field
• •Must be able to install GPS equipment on machinery
• •Must be able to use systems to perform CAD 3D modeling
• •Must be able to load model specifications onto equipment
• •Must be able to troubleshoot modeling issues
• •Must be able to research different options/technologies in survey equipment
• •Must be able to maintain a system of tracking survey equipment
• •Must be able to perform project site orientation
• •Must be able to verify control
• •Must be able to survey job sites
• •Must be able to prepare calculations for materials
• •Must be able to prepare calculations for quantities
• •Must be able to calculate heights
• •Must be able to calculate depths
• •Must be able to calculate relative positions
• •Must be able to calculate property lines
• •Must be able to calculate characteristics of terrain
• •Must be able to prepare sketches
• •Must be able to prepare maps
• •Must be able to prepare reports
• •Must be able to prepare as-built surveys
• •Must be able to perform various additional survey tasks
• •Must be able to demonstrate precise attention to details
• •Must be able to demonstrate exceptional organization
• •Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• •Must be able to be technical savvy
• •Must be able to use Total Station
• •Must be able to use drones for surveying applications
• •Must be able to use Trimble
• •Must be able to use AutoCAD
• •Must be able to use AgTek
• •Must be able to use Microsoft Office

Desired Qualifications

• •Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field (combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of a degree)
• •5 years of survey experience, preferably in the construction industry
• •Experience with using drones for surveying applications
• •Previous Trimble experience
• •Previous AutoCAD experience
• •Previous AgTek experience
• •Knowledge of geological description principles and method
• •Knowledge of applicable laws, legal codes and government regulation
• •Ideally live in the Midwest region
• •Ideally live in Illinois