GPS-Pile Drive Technician for Solar Projects

Moss; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Moss is seeking a Pile Drive/GPS Technician to support accurate, safe installation of piles on solar projects. You will operate, calibrate, troubleshoot GPS-guided equipment, verify pile data, and assist crews across multiple sites.

Ideal candidates will have GPS/machine-control experience, strong communication, and ability to travel extensively for project needs in active construction environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree, technical training, or relevant coursework in construction technology, surveying, engineering technology, heavy equipment, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of construction industry experience preferred.
• Experience supporting pile-driving, solar construction, civil construction, grading, surveying, or GPS/machine-control operations preferred.
• Experience with GPS, GNSS, machine-control, survey, layout, or construction technology systems required.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, site layouts, grade plans, staking information, and project specifications.
• Basic understanding of pile-driving operations, heavy equipment, and site logistics preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot GPS hardware, software, communications, electrical connections, and field equipment issues.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, calibrate, and troubleshoot GPS-guided pile-driving equipment and associated field technology.
• Verify pile locations, elevations, alignment, and installation data against project plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Support pile-driving crews by providing accurate layout, positioning, and production information throughout installation activities.
• Perform routine inspections, preventative maintenance, and basic repairs on GPS equipment, survey equipment, pile-driving technology, and related components.
• Respond promptly to jobsite requests involving GPS, machine-control, layout, or pile-installation issues.
• Communicate and troubleshoot technical issues with project management, field supervision, equipment personnel, and outsourced service vendors.
• Assist with uploading, downloading, reviewing, and maintaining project files, GPS data, production reports, and as-built information.
• Ensure pile-driving equipment and GPS systems are safe, operable, calibrated, and ready for jobsite use.
• Complete electronic work orders, daily reports, equipment inspections, and other required documentation accurately and on time.
• Coordinate with project teams to identify and resolve discrepancies involving layouts, site conditions, pile locations, elevations, or equipment performance.

Skills

Strong communication

Self-starter

Travel frequently

Education

Associate degree or technical training in construction technology

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

GPS/machine-control systems

Survey equipment

Job description

Moss is seeking a Pile Drive/GPS Technician to support accurate, safe installation of piles on solar projects. You will operate, calibrate, troubleshoot GPS-guided equipment, verify pile data, and assist crews across multiple sites.

Ideal candidates will have GPS/machine-control experience, strong communication, and ability to travel extensively for project needs in active construction environments.