INTEGRATED CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST

Knife River; Missoula (MT); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Company paid medical, dental andvision

401K

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Job summary

Knife River in Missoula, MT seeks an Integrated Construction Technology Specialist to review plans, interpret survey stakes, and manage site data with RTK GPS and Topcon systems. This role supports field crews on outdoor construction projects, with training provided for entry-level candidates showing strong math aptitude and construction potential.

The position emphasizes safety, accuracy, and collaboration with operators to calibrate machines and ensure proper grades.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal communication and math/problem-solving skills required.
• Detail- and safety-oriented mindset.
• Entry-level candidates with strong math and construction aptitude will be trained.
• 2+ years in grade checking, staking, 3D modeling and surveying using Topcon GPS preferred.
• Experience in heavy civil construction or surveying background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret construction plans and specs to ensure correct builds.
• Interpret survey stakes to determine grades for embankment/excavation.
• Collect data with RTK GPS: topo surveys, field layout, staking, machine control verification.
• Build and load site models and office data onto machines; calibrate with operators.
• Troubleshoot material quality, GPS equipment issues; discuss production with team.
• Perform other duties including general labor and equipment operation.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Math aptitude

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Safety minded

Driver's license

Construction aptitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Topcon Office

RTK GPS equipment

Job description

INTEGRATED CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST

• 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.


• Competitive hourly wage based on experience.


• Company paid medical, dental and vision.


• 401K


• Paid Time Off


• Holiday Pay


• Life Insurance


• Short Term Disability

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