GPS Field Technician

Granite Construction Company; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Construction Incorporated in Tucson, AZ, seeks a GPS Technician to support field operations by ensuring accurate layout, elevations, and grading using GPS and surveying equipment.

You will configure base stations, rover setups, and machine controls, perform grade checks, interpret blueprints, and communicate results clearly to field crews. A high school diploma and 2 years in surveying or GPS is preferred; experience with Trimble/Topcon and Civil3D is valued.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in grade checking, surveying, or GPS machine control.
• Experience with Trimble GPS, Topcon, or similar systems.
• Drone license (Part107) preferred.
• Experience using Civil3D for project needs.

Responsibilities

• Configure GPS base stations, rovers and machine controls on heavy equipment.
• Perform grade checking to verify elevations, slopes, and alignment.
• Operate and troubleshoot GPS equipment, total stations, and laser levels.
• Interpret blueprints, site plans, and staking information.
• Set and verify control points, hubs, and offsets.
• Communicate grade and layout information to operators and field crews.
• Monitor accuracy during earthwork, paving, and utilities installation.
• Maintain daily records of measurements and site activities.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

GPS

Surveying

Field Operations

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Trimble GPS

Topcon

Civil3D

Drones

Job description

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General Summary

The GPS Technician supports field operations by ensuring accurate layout, elevations, and grading using GPS and surveying equipment such as Machine controls, Total Stations, and Drones.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Configure GPS base stations, rovers and automated machine controls on heavy earthmoving and paving equipment.
• Perform grade checking to verify elevations, slopes, and alignment according to project plans.
• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot GPS equipment, total stations, and laser levels.
• Interpret blueprints, site plans, and staking information.
• Set and verify control points, hubs, and offsets.
• Communicate grade and layout information clearly to operators and field crews.
• Monitor and ensure accuracy during earthwork, paving, and utility installation.
• Maintain daily records of measurements and site activities.
• Other duties as required.

Education

High school diploma or GED, preferred.

Work Experience

• 2 years of experience in grade checking, surveying, or GPS Machine Control, Total Stations and or Tablet Data Collector
• Experience working with Trimble GPS, Topcon, or similar.
• Drone License Part107, preferred.
• Experience utilizing Civil3D design software to complete project needs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to wear a full body harness and work at heights while tied off.
• Ability to work, day, swing, and night shifts (occasionally extended hours).
• Ability to work in constant exposure to outside elements, in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work in safety sensitive construction setting, including exposure to moving machinery and heavy equipment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team in a fast-paced and complex environment.
• Ability to squat, crawl, and work in awkward positions/confined spaces.

Physical Demands

• Physical dexterity, stamina, and excellent hand-eye coordination with ability to: grasp, assemble, and lift objects, stand, sit, and walk for extended periods over uneven surfaces, squat, bend, climb ladders onto equipment or other objects, and potentially lie down.
• Lifting, pushing, pulling of heavy items weighing up to 50 lbs. or more.

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug‑Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.