GPS Machine Control Technician

Sheroz Earthworks; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Away-from-home allowances

Overtime opportunities

Monthly performance bonus

Training and development

Job summary

Sheroz Earthworks is seeking an experienced GPS Machine Control Technician to install, calibrate and commission machine-control systems across a range of construction equipment. The role blends workshop and field-based work, with travel to sites as needed.

You will diagnose faults and provide ongoing technical support alongside surveyors and operators. The position offers a starting salary and company vehicle, with opportunities for overtime, training and long-term career progression in a

Qualifications

• Experience with GPS/machine-control systems.
• Strong mechanical, electrical and technical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience installing and commissioning construction technology.
• Ability to work independently and in the field.
• Excellent communication and customer-service skills.

Responsibilities

• Install and complete GPS/machine-control system installations.
• Calibrate, commission and test machine-control hardware/software.
• Troubleshoot on-site and provide repair support.
• Diagnose electrical, hydraulic and comm faults.
• Provide phone-based and on-site technical support to customers and operators.

Skills

GPS/machine-control

Troubleshooting

Field installation

Communication

Attention to detail

Travel readiness

Tools

Trimble

Topcon

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and motivated GPS Machine Control Technician to join our growing team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong technical skills and industry experience who wants to work across a range of civil construction machinery and machine-control systems.

About the role

As a GPS Machine Control Technician, you will be responsible for the installation, calibration, commissioning, troubleshooting and ongoing technical support of machine-control systems across a range of construction equipment. The position will involve a combination of workshop and field-based work.

Key responsibilities

• Complete GPS/machine-control system installations
• Machine measurements, calibration and commissioning
• Installation and setup of machine-control hardware and software
• On-site troubleshooting, repairs and breakdown support
• Diagnosing electrical, hydraulic and communication faults
• Providing phone-based technical support to customers and machine operators
• Providing ongoing technical support and system assistance on-site
• Setting up and configuring machine-control systems
• Working with surveyors, operators, supervisors and project teams
• Maintaining a high standard of workmanship and customer service

About You

• Previous experience with GPS/machine-control systems
• Strong mechanical, electrical and technical troubleshooting skills
• Experience installing and commissioning construction technology
• The ability to work independently and solve problems in the field
• Excellent communication and customer-service skills
• A strong attention to detail
• The ability and willingness to travel and work away from home when required
• Experience with systems such as Trimble, Topcon or similar machine-control platforms will be highly regarded.

What We Offer

• Starting salary of $100,000 per annum + super
• Company vehicle
• Away-from-home allowances
• Overtime opportunities
• Monthly performance bonuses
• Variety of work across different machines, sites and projects
• Ongoing technical development and training
• Opportunity to work with some of the latest machine-control technology
• A supportive team environment
• Long-term career opportunities within a growing business