GPS Surveyor Technician for Heavy Civil Infrastructure

AIS Infrastructure; Wellton (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with match

Life and AD&D policy

Disability (short & long-term)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

AIS Infrastructure Group is seeking a GPS Grade Checker to support heavy civil construction projects across the United States. The role focuses on GPS survey technology, equipment, and data to ensure accurate surveying and layout for utilities, walls, and earthworks.

The candidate will work with project managers, engineers, and surveyors, calibrate GPS gear, perform QC on drone and GPS data, and help develop surveying procedures while adhering to AIS safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of GPS surveying experience.
• Strong knowledge of GPS surveying techniques and principles.
• Familiarity with surveying, photogrammetry, and LiDAR technology.
• Valid driver's license.
• Proficiency in GPS software and data processing tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate GPS surveying and mapping activities on construction sites, such as recording locations of water lines, storm drains, walls, etc.
• Execute ground surveys (using total station equipment), inspections, and data collection.
• Assist field employees with laying out underground utilities, boundary lines, dirt cut-and-fill, retaining walls, etc.
• Ensure the accurate setup and calibration of GPS survey equipment.
• Conduct quality control checks on GPS and drone-collected data.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and surveyors to analyze and interpret survey data.
• Maintain and troubleshoot GPS equipment.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations for GPS and drone operations.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of GPS surveying procedures.

Skills

GPS surveying

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Tools

Trimble GPS

Total station

Drone data processing

GPS software

Job description

AIS Infrastructure Group is seeking a GPS Grade Checker to support heavy civil construction projects across the United States. The role focuses on GPS survey technology, equipment, and data to ensure accurate surveying and layout for utilities, walls, and earthworks.

The candidate will work with project managers, engineers, and surveyors, calibrate GPS gear, perform QC on drone and GPS data, and help develop surveying procedures while adhering to AIS safety standards.