Construction Tech & GPS Survey Specialist

Knife River - MT; Town of Montana (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Company paid medical/dental/vision

401K

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Job summary

Knife River - MT in Wisconsin is seeking an entry-level field technician to support survey and earthwork operations on active construction sites. Responsibilities include interpreting plans, staking, loading site data into machine control, and assisting operators with calibrations.

Candidates should have strong math skills, attention to detail and safety, and be willing to perform general labor outdoors. High school diploma or GED required; experience with GPS/AutoCAD or surveying is preferred

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Aptitude for math and problem solving.
• Must be detail and safety oriented.
• Entry-level candidates with strong math skills and construction aptitude will be considered and trained.
• 2+ years of experience grade checking, staking, 3D modeling and surveying using Topcon GPS systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret construction plans and specifications to ensure jobs are built correctly.
• Interpret survey stakes to determine grades for embankment/excavation.
• Collect and utilize information with RTK GPS equipment, i.e., topographic surveys, field layout, staking, and machine control verification.
• Build and load site models and office data onto machines and work with operators to perform calibrations.
• Troubleshoot situations and solve problems (material quality/quantity, GPS equipment operation/repair, etc.). Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.
• Perform other duties as assigned including general labor and equipment operation.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Math aptitude

Detail oriented

Safety oriented

Willingness to train

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Topcon Office

RTK GPS

Job description

Knife River - MT in Wisconsin is seeking an entry-level field technician to support survey and earthwork operations on active construction sites. Responsibilities include interpreting plans, staking, loading site data into machine control, and assisting operators with calibrations.

Candidates should have strong math skills, attention to detail and safety, and be willing to perform general labor outdoors. High school diploma or GED required; experience with GPS/AutoCAD or surveying is preferred