GPS Surveyor Technician with AIS Infrastructure

ASRC Industrial Services (AIS); Wellton (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with company match

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

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 operation, and accurate data collection to support accurate layouts for underground utilities, boundaries, and earthworks.

The ideal candidate has strong GPS surveying knowledge, experience with total station equipment, and familiarity with photogrammetry and LiDAR, while adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in GPS surveying.
• Strong knowledge of GPS surveying techniques and principles.
• Familiarity with surveying, photogrammetry, and LiDAR technology.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate GPS surveying and mapping activities on construction sites.
• Execute ground surveys using total station equipment and data collection.
• Assist field employees with laying out underground utilities, boundary lines, and other structures.
• Ensure 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 survey data.
• Maintain and troubleshoot GPS equipment.
• Ensure compliance with GPS and drone operation regulations.
• Contribute to GPS surveying procedures development and improvement.

Skills

GPS surveying

Data processing

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Tools

Total station equipment

Trimble GPS equipment

Job description

Company Overview

The AIS Infrastructure Group consists of four heavy civil construction companies. Our services include infrastructure improvement, heavy civil construction, and site development for government and state agencies and private enterprise across the United States. We do a wide variety of heavy civil projects, including highways, bridges, and DOT work, power plants, dams and reservoirs, underground utilities, and more.

We are Heavy Civil Construction and Sitework experts, but we specialize in providing peace of mind.

AIS Infrastructure Group is part of a family of companies unified by purpose to deliver safe, reliable solutions to our clients' unique challenges. We are committed to providing superior service and leaving things better than we found them.

Job Summary:

The GPS Grade Checker is responsible for GPS survey technology, equipment, and execution in heavy civil construction projects. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring accurate surveying, mapping, and data collection to support the successful execution of construction and industrial services projects. The GPS Grade Checker will assist field employees with laying out underground utilities, boundary lines, dirt cut-and-fill, retaining walls, etc. The right candidate will possess a strong knowledge of GPS technology, land surveying, and construction layouts, and must adhere to AIS Infrastructure's safety standards and protocols.

• 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. Possibly aerial surveys, if able and experienced.


• 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 and guidelines for GPS and drone operations.


• Contribute to the development and improvement of GPS surveying procedures.

Requirements and Education:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in GPS surveying is generally required to be successful in this role.


• 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.


• Experience with total station equipment and Trimble or similar GPS equipment and software


• Ability to interpret and analyze survey data and maps.


• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.


• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.


• Customer service-oriented mindset.

Preferred Requirements and Education:

• Knowledge of GIS software and applications is highly preferred


• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance to access secure facilities, including military bases is preferred.


• Experience with drone piloting and FAA Part 107 drone pilot's license or equivalent certification is preferred but not required.

Benefits

We are dedicated to our employees' well-being and believe that every one of our employees has the right to work in an environment that is safe, welcoming, and inclusive. Because of this, we offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision


• 401k with a Discretionary Company Match & 100% Immediate Vesting


• Company Paid Life and AD&D policy. (Voluntary Buy-up options)


• Short & Long-Term Disability


• Paid Time Off (PTO)


• Paid Holidays


• AND MORE!

EEO Statement

AIS Infrastructure Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.