Construction Tech & Survey Specialist (GPS/AutoCAD Civil 3D)

Knife River - MT; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision

401K

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Job summary

Knife River - MT in Kalispell, MT is seeking an entry-level field technician with strong math skills and construction aptitude to support survey and grade work on active sites.

You will review construction plans, interpret survey stakes, and collect data with RTK GPS equipment, coordinating with operators to verify machine control and grading accuracy while maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• Entry-level candidates with strong math skills and construction aptitude will be trained.
• 2+ years experience grade checking, staking, 3D modeling and surveying using Topcon GPS systems preferred.
• 2+ years working in heavy civil construction including earthwork, paving, and concrete OR a surveying background preferred.
• Requires kneeling, climbing, walking, twisting and general labor work.
• Must be detail and safety oriented.

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 and problem solving

Detail oriented

Driver's license

Topcon GPS familiarity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Topcon Office

Job description

Knife River - MT in Kalispell, MT is seeking an entry-level field technician with strong math skills and construction aptitude to support survey and grade work on active sites.

You will review construction plans, interpret survey stakes, and collect data with RTK GPS equipment, coordinating with operators to verify machine control and grading accuracy while maintaining safety standards.