INTEGRATED CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST

Knife River Corporation; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Job summary

Knife River Corporation seeks an entry‑level field technician to support grading, surveying, and site layout on outdoor heavy civil projects in Missoula. You will work with RTK GPS, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and Topcon systems to interpret plans, stake grades, and verify machine control.

Responsibilities include field data collection, calibrations with operators, and troubleshooting GPS/quality issues while performing general labor as needed.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Aptitude for math and problem solving.
• Must be detail and safety oriented.
• Entry-level candidates with strong math skills will be trained.
• 2+ years experience with grade checking, staking, 3D modeling or surveying preferred.
• AutoCAD Civil 3D / Topcon Office or equivalent
• Valid driver's license and driving record required
• High school diploma or GED
• Physically capable of kneeling, climbing, walking, twisting and general labor

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret construction plans to ensure correct building.
• Interpret survey stakes to determine grades for embankment/excavation.
• Collect and use RTK GPS data for topographic surveys and field layout.
• Build and load site models onto machines and calibrate with operators.
• Troubleshoot material/GPS issues and discuss production with team.
• Perform additional duties including general labor and equipment operation

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Math skills

Detail oriented

Safety oriented

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Topcon GPS systems

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Topcon Office

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Aptitude for math and problem solving.
• Must be detail and safety oriented.
• Entry-level candidates with strong math skills and construction aptitude will be considered and trained.
• 2+ years of experience grade checking, staking, 3D modeling and surveying using Topcon GPS systems preferred.
• 2+ years working in heavy civil construction including earthwork, paving, and concrete OR a surveying background preferred.
• AutoCAD Civil 3D / Topcon Office or equivalent
• Ability to provide and maintain driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Requires kneeling, climbing, walking, twisting and general labor work.

Duties And/or Responsibilities

• Review and interpret construction plans and specifications to ensure jobs are built correctly.
• Interpret survey stakes to determine grades for embankment/excavation.
• Collect and utilize information with RTK GPS equipment, i.e., topographic surveys, field layout, staking, and machine control verification.
• Build and load site models and office data onto machines and work with operators to perform calibrations.
• Troubleshoot situations and solve problems (material quality/quantity, GPS equipment operation/repair, etc.). Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.
• Perform other duties as assigned including general labor and equipment operation.

Work Conditions

• Work is primarily outdoors on active construction sites and may include extended hours during peak construction season.
• Occasional travel, but we perform most of our work locally.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage based on experience.
• Company paid medical, dental and vision.
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability