Field Technology Manager

Jobtailor

Salem (OR)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor in Salem, OR, seeks a seasoned Equipment & Field Systems Specialist to manage, maintain, and optimize the survey and machine control equipment fleet across multiple projects. You will handle GNSS/GPS bases and rovers, total stations, cab kits, data collectors, and related accessories while preserving accurate inventories and deployment readiness.

The role requires deep Trimble knowledge, strong organizational skills, and the ability to coordinate across offices, field crews, vendors,

Qualifications

5+ years of professional experience working with construction surveying, machine control, positioning technology, or a closely related field.
Extensive knowledge of Trimble survey and construction technology.
Demonstrated experience with GNSS/GPS base and rover systems.
Experience with robotic and/or conventional total stations.
Experience with construction machine control systems and cab kits.
Experience troubleshooting survey and machine control hardware in field environments.
Strong working knowledge of Trimble Business Center, Trimble WorksManager, Trimble Siteworks, and Trimble Earthworks.
Strong understanding of coordinate systems, GNSS corrections, control networks, field positioning, data transfer, and field-to-office workflows.
Strong organizational skills and experience managing equipment inventories.
Ability to diagnose technical problems and determine appropriate solutions.
Ability to build strong working relationships with field personnel, project staff, VDC personnel, vendors, and equipment technicians.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other normal business applications.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong desire and ability to self-learn and implement new technology.
Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Experience working for a construction contractor, heavy civil contractor, survey organization, or equipment technology provider (preferred).
Experience working directly with SITECH or Trimble technical representatives (preferred).
Advanced experience with Trimble GNSS and robotic total station systems (preferred).
Experience managing survey and machine control equipment across multiple active projects (preferred).
Experience developing equipment inventory, tracking, and maintenance systems (preferred).
Experience training field personnel on survey and machine control technology (preferred).
Familiarity with Trimble SCS900 and/or legacy Trimble field systems (preferred).
Surveying education or formal training (preferred).
Experience with construction technology procurement and capital equipment planning (preferred).
Familiarity with Autodesk Forma and VDC workflows (preferred).

Responsibilities

Manage the company's survey and machine control equipment fleet, including GNSS/GPS base and rover systems, total stations, machine control cab kits, data collectors, radios, and accessories
Maintain accurate inventory records, equipment assignments, locations, conditions, and service status
Develop and maintain equipment check-in, check-out, deployment, return, inspection, and storage processes
Track equipment movement between offices, projects, and service providers
Establish standardized equipment kits and configurations for common field applications
Maintain organized storage of survey equipment and components
Identify obsolete, damaged, underutilized, or surplus equipment and recommend repair, replacement, or retirement
Perform routine inspections and verify equipment condition, functionality, configuration, and deployment readiness
Coordinate preventive maintenance, calibration, firmware updates, repairs, and service-provider shipments
Diagnose equipment issues and track repairs through return to service
Maintain spare equipment and components to minimize project downtime
Provide technical support and troubleshooting for field personnel using Trimble survey and machine control technology
Assist with equipment setup, configuration, calibration, and troubleshooting
Provide remote support and travel to project sites when necessary to resolve complex technical issues
Develop troubleshooting procedures, guides, best practices, training, and technical guidance
Support Trimble WorksManager, Trimble Siteworks, and Trimble Earthworks
Support field-to-office and office-to-field data workflows
Maintain standardized software, firmware, and equipment configurations
Maintain equipment inventories, service records, deployment information, and status documentation
Track utilization, repairs, downtime, and replacement needs
Prepare reports and recommendations for Equipment & VDC leadership
Develop equipment standards, checklists, troubleshooting guides, and field reference materials
Work with project teams, field crews, VDC staff, vendors, and equipment technicians across office, warehouse, and field environments

Skills

GNSS/GPS Systems

Robotic Total Stations

Machine Control Systems

Equipment Maintenance

Data Transfer

Field Positioning

Equipment Configuration

Troubleshooting Procedures

Equipment Inspection

Construction Technology Procurement

Education

Surveying education or formal training

Valid Driver's License

Tools

Trimble WorksManager

Trimble Siteworks

Trimble Earthworks

Trimble Business Center

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Manage the company's survey and machine control equipment fleet, including GNSS/GPS base and rover systems, total stations, machine control cab kits, data collectors, radios, and accessories
Maintain accurate inventory records, equipment assignments, locations, conditions, and service status
Develop and maintain equipment check-in, check-out, deployment, return, inspection, and storage processes
Track equipment movement between offices, projects, and service providers
Establish standardized equipment kits and configurations for common field applications
Maintain organized storage of survey equipment and components
Identify obsolete, damaged, underutilized, or surplus equipment and recommend repair, replacement, or retirement
Perform routine inspections and verify equipment condition, functionality, configuration, and deployment readiness
Coordinate preventive maintenance, calibration, firmware updates, repairs, and service-provider shipments
Diagnose equipment issues and track repairs through return to service
Maintain spare equipment and components to minimize project downtime
Provide technical support and troubleshooting for field personnel using Trimble survey and machine control technology
Assist with equipment setup, configuration, calibration, and troubleshooting
Provide remote support and travel to project sites when necessary to resolve complex technical issues
Develop troubleshooting procedures, guides, best practices, training, and technical guidance
Support Trimble WorksManager, Trimble Siteworks, and Trimble Earthworks
Support field-to-office and office-to-field data workflows
Maintain standardized software, firmware, and equipment configurations
Maintain equipment inventories, service records, deployment information, and status documentation
Track utilization, repairs, downtime, and replacement needs
Prepare reports and recommendations for Equipment & VDC leadership
Develop equipment standards, checklists, troubleshooting guides, and field reference materials
Work with project teams, field crews, VDC staff, vendors, and equipment technicians across office, warehouse, and field environments

Requirements

5+ years of professional experience working with construction surveying, machine control, positioning technology, or a closely related field
Extensive knowledge of Trimble survey and construction technology
Demonstrated experience with GNSS/GPS base and rover systems
Experience with robotic and/or conventional total stations
Experience with construction machine control systems and cab kits
Experience troubleshooting survey and machine control hardware in field environments
Strong working knowledge of Trimble Business Center, Trimble WorksManager, Trimble Siteworks, and Trimble Earthworks
Strong understanding of coordinate systems, GNSS corrections, control networks, field positioning, data transfer, and field-to-office workflows
Strong organizational skills and experience managing equipment inventories
Ability to diagnose technical problems and determine appropriate solutions
Ability to build strong working relationships with field personnel, project staff, VDC personnel, vendors, and equipment technicians
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other normal business applications
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong desire and ability to self-learn and implement new technology
Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Experience working for a construction contractor, heavy civil contractor, survey organization, or equipment technology provider (preferred)
Experience working directly with SITECH or Trimble technical representatives (preferred)
Advanced experience with Trimble GNSS and robotic total station systems (preferred)
Experience managing survey and machine control equipment across multiple active projects (preferred)
Experience developing equipment inventory, tracking, and maintenance systems (preferred)
Experience training field personnel on survey and machine control technology (preferred)
Familiarity with Trimble SCS900 and/or legacy Trimble field systems (preferred)
Surveying education or formal training (preferred)
Experience with construction technology procurement and capital equipment planning (preferred)
Familiarity with Autodesk Forma and VDC workflows (preferred)
Must possess U.S. work authorization
Must complete pre-employment drug and background screening

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive knowledge of Trimble survey and construction technology, including GNSS/GPS systems and machine control equipment management. Proficient in developing and maintaining equipment tracking, troubleshooting procedures, and providing technical support to field personnel.

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