GPS Machine-Control Foreman – Solar Pile Drive Lead

CoVolt Power; Olivet (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CoVolt Power in Michigan is seeking a GPS Machine Control General Foreman for a utility-scale solar construction site. You will lead GPS-equipped pile drivers, ensure proper setup, calibration, and alignment with project plans using Trimble Groundworks.

This field-focused role requires hands-on troubleshooting, minor repairs of GPS components, coordinating with survey, pile installation, and quality teams, and maintaining safety, production, and accuracy on every shift.

Qualifications

• Previous General Foreman or Foreman experience in solar construction or related field.
• Hands-on experience supporting GPS-equipped pile drivers and troubleshooting machine positioning and installation guidance.
• Experience with Trimble GPS technology, including Groundworks for pile-driving applications.
• Knowledge of solar pile installation, including pile types, orientation, plumbness, embedment, and top elevation or reveal requirements.
• Ability to understand pile plans, design coordinates, site control, calibration files, and project tolerances.
• Ability to troubleshoot GPS equipment and identify common machine-control issues.
• Comfortable performing minor repairs and replacing GPS components when necessary.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with experience overseeing field crews.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a crew supporting GPS-equipped pile drivers and pile installation operations, with earthmoving support as needed.
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot Trimble Groundworks and related GPS systems used on pile-driving equipment.
• Verify that each pile driver has the current approved pile plan, correct project and block, site calibration, and required installation information before production begins.
• Confirm pile IDs, design coordinates, pile types and sizes, and pile orientations match the approved plans and machine settings.
• Perform and document machine setup and calibration checks, including antenna offsets, mast alignment, and applicable positioning and tilt sensors, following manufacturer procedures.
• Verify pile-driver positioning against established survey control and known check points before production, after relocation or repairs, and when accuracy concerns arise.
• Troubleshoot GPS corrections, radio connectivity, RTK fix status, calibration, sensor, and positioning issues affecting pile-driver accuracy.
• Assist pile-driver operators with navigation to pile locations, selection of the correct pile, orientation settings, and installation guidance.
• Coordinate with survey and quality teams to check pile location, orientation, plumbness, top elevation or reveal, and embedment requirements against project tolerances.
• Review available machine installation records and coordinate collection of pile IDs, locations, elevations, and exception reports for survey and quality review.
• Identify and elevate incorrect files, mismatched pile orientations, out-of-tolerance positioning, and equipment faults; suspend affected GPS-guided work until accuracy is verified.
• Perform minor repairs and replace GPS components or parts as needed.
• Coordinate with survey, pile installation, civil, and equipment teams to resolve field issues and implement approved file updates.
• Support GPS-equipped dozers, excavators, graders, and other earthmoving equipment as needed for grading and civil construction activities.
• Communicate equipment or GPS issues that require additional technical support or repairs.
• Ensure GPS equipment and components are properly maintained and protected.
• Lead daily work activities while maintaining production, quality, and safety expectations.
• Participate in daily planning and safety meetings and communicate progress or field concerns to site leadership.

Skills

GPS troubleshooting

Leadership

Trimble Groundworks

Pile installation knowledge

Reading pile plans

Outdoor construction

Tools

Trimble Groundworks

Job description

CoVolt Power in Michigan is seeking a GPS Machine Control General Foreman for a utility-scale solar construction site. You will lead GPS-equipped pile drivers, ensure proper setup, calibration, and alignment with project plans using Trimble Groundworks.

This field-focused role requires hands-on troubleshooting, minor repairs of GPS components, coordinating with survey, pile installation, and quality teams, and maintaining safety, production, and accuracy on every shift.