GPS/Survey Tech

GWC Capital; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision

9 Paid Holidays

PTO 15 days

401k with match & profit sharing

Mental health services

Paid parental leave

Weekly pay

Drug-free workplace

Job summary

Suncore is seeking a GPS/Survey Technician to lead field layout surveys on construction projects, mentor interns, and manage Trimble systems. You will build and modify 3D models and collaborate with project teams to process survey data in the field.

You will work with project managers, read construction plans, and ensure safety/environmental compliance. UAV experience and CAD proficiency are valued assets for this role.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of construction layout experience.
• Experience with Trimble Business Center or equivalent Machine Control Model building preferred.
• Experience with Trimble surveying equipment.
• Professional license is not required but a plus.
• Experience operating UAVs for aerial surveying and mapping.
• Data preparation for GPS machine control systems.
• Exceptional interpersonal, problem solving, and technical skills.
• Knowledge of CAD software Terramodel, AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Inroads.
• Knowledge regarding control setup, GPS, and conventional.
• Experience with surveying and measuring equipment.
• Ability to organize and foresee and resolve conflicts.
• Knowledge of transit lasers and pipe layers is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and train construction interns.
• Layout survey for construction projects and place stakes in ground for construction crews.
• Setup and maintain Heavy Equipment Machine Control systems.
• Operate and troubleshoot Trimble GPS, EDM, and standard surveying equipment.
• Build and Modify project 3D models.
• Work with project managers and superintendents to produce and work with calculations in the field, read construction plans, and process survey data.
• Work to resolve procedures, complaints and construction issues.
• Maintain insurable driving record.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and environmental requirements.

Skills

Trimble equipment

UAV experience

CAD tools

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Field surveying

Data preparation

Team mentoring

Education

Professional license (optional)

Tools

Trimble Business Center

Trimble surveying equipment

Terramodel

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Inroads

Job description

Overview

Join Suncore as a GPS/Survey tech!

Join our team as a GPS/Survey Technician and take the lead in high-impact construction projects. You'll mentor interns, manage advanced Trimble systems, build 3D models, and ensure precise layout surveying in the field. If you have strong technical skills, UAV experience, and a knack for solving problems on-site, this is your chance to shape the future—one stake at a time.

Things You’ll Do

• Mentor and train construction interns.

• Layout survey for construction projects and place stakes in ground for construction crews.

• Setup and maintain Heavy Equipment Machine Control systems.

• Operate and troubleshoot Trimble global positioning system (GPS), electronic distance measuring (EDM), and standard surveying equipment.

• Build and Modify project 3D models.

• Work with project managers and superintendents to produce and work with calculations in the field, read construction plans, and process survey data.

• Work to resolve procedures, complaints and construction issues.

• Maintain insurable driving record.

• Ensure compliance with all safety and environmental requirements.

Requirements

• 4-5 years of construction layout experience.

• Experience with Trimble Business Center or equivalent Machine Control Model building preferred.
• Experience with Trimble surveying equipment.

• Professional license is not required but a plus

• Experience operating UAVs (drones) for aerial surveying and mapping.

• Data preparation for GPS machine control systems.

• Exceptional interpersonal, problem solving, and technical skills.

• Knowledge of computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software-Terramodel, AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Inroads.

• Knowledge regarding control setup, GPS, and conventional.

• Experience with surveying and measuring equipment.

• Ability to organize and to foresee and resolve conflicts.

• Knowledge of transit lasers and pipe layers is preferred.

Benefits

At Suncore, we value people. We enjoybest-in-industry benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage w/ generous HSA contribution

• 9 Paid Holidays

• Accruable PTO (15 days in a year)

• 401k w/ 6% Match & profit sharing

• Access to mental health services

• Paid pregnancy and parental leave

• Weekly Pay and more!

To learn more about Suncore, click here.

**Current employees must notify supervisor of application**

Suncore is a drug-free workplace.