Construction Tech Specialist: Survey, 3D Modeling & GPS

Knife River Corporation; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Job summary

Knife River Corporation seeks an entry‑level field technician to support grading, surveying, and site layout on outdoor heavy civil projects in Missoula. You will work with RTK GPS, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and Topcon systems to interpret plans, stake grades, and verify machine control.

Responsibilities include field data collection, calibrations with operators, and troubleshooting GPS/quality issues while performing general labor as needed.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Aptitude for math and problem solving.
• Must be detail and safety oriented.
• Entry-level candidates with strong math skills will be trained.
• 2+ years experience with grade checking, staking, 3D modeling or surveying preferred.
• AutoCAD Civil 3D / Topcon Office or equivalent
• Valid driver's license and driving record required
• High school diploma or GED
• Physically capable of kneeling, climbing, walking, twisting and general labor

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret construction plans to ensure correct building.
• Interpret survey stakes to determine grades for embankment/excavation.
• Collect and use RTK GPS data for topographic surveys and field layout.
• Build and load site models onto machines and calibrate with operators.
• Troubleshoot material/GPS issues and discuss production with team.
• Perform additional duties including general labor and equipment operation

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Math skills

Detail oriented

Safety oriented

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Topcon GPS systems

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Topcon Office

Job description

Knife River Corporation seeks an entry‑level field technician to support grading, surveying, and site layout on outdoor heavy civil projects in Missoula. You will work with RTK GPS, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and Topcon systems to interpret plans, stake grades, and verify machine control.

Responsibilities include field data collection, calibrations with operators, and troubleshooting GPS/quality issues while performing general labor as needed.