Stringless Machine Control Survey GPS Technician

Capital Teams; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid training

Job summary

Capital Teams is seeking The Stringless Machine Control Survey GPS Technician to support field operations through survey layout, GPS machine control systems, grade control technology, and construction surveying activities for heavy civil projects.

You will work closely with project managers, superintendents, operators, and field crews to ensure accurate project layout, machine guidance, and as-built documentation; outdoor work in all weather is expected and occasional travel to project

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Survey Technician certification or Surveyor Intern designation is preferred.
• Experience with GPS equipment, rovers, and total stations such as Trimble, Topcon, Leica is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Survey & Layout: perform construction staking, site layout, and topographic surveys.
• Collect and process survey data using GPS rovers, robotic total stations, and related equipment.
• Verify project control points, elevations, and benchmarks.
• Maintain accurate survey records and field documentation.
• Review and deploy machine control models for grading, excavation, and paving operations.
• Install and distribute GPS files to field equipment.
• Support machine control systems including base stations, rovers, and onboard equipment.
• Troubleshoot GPS equipment and machine control issues in the field.
• Perform calibrations and verify accuracy of machine control systems.
• Coordinate with superintendents and operators to maintain accurate grades and alignments.
• Perform quantity calculations and production tracking as requested.
• Provide technical support for grade control and layout activities.

Job description

The Stringless Machine Control Survey GPS Technician is responsible for supporting field operations through survey layout, GPS machine control systems, grade control technology, and construction surveying activities. This position works closely with project managers, superintendents, operators, and field crews to ensure accurate project layout, machine guidance, and as-built documentation for heavy civil construction projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Survey & Layout
• Perform construction staking, site layout, and topographic surveys.
• Collect and process survey data using GPS rovers, robotic total stations, and related equipment.
• Verify project control points, elevations, and benchmarks.
• Maintain accurate survey records and field documentation.
• GPS & Machine Control
• Review and deploy machine control models for grading, excavation, and paving operations.
• Installation and distribution of GPS files to field equipment.
• Support machine control systems including base stations, rovers, and onboard equipment.
• Troubleshoot GPS equipment and machine control issues in the field.
• Perform calibrations and verify accuracy of machine control systems.
• Construction Support
• Coordinate with superintendents and operators to maintain accurate grades and alignments.
• Perform quantity calculations and production tracking as requested.
• Provide technical support for grade control and layout activities.
• Assist estimating and project management teams with site measurements.
• Safety
• Promote and enforce company safety policies.
• Follow OSHA and project-specific safety requirements.
• Conduct work safely around heavy equipment and active construction operations.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED.

Preferred

• Survey Technician certification or Surveyor Intern designation.
• Experience is a plus, but not required, using GPS equipment, rovers, and total stations such as
  Trimble, Topcon, Leica, or other machine control platforms.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to walk uneven terrain and active construction sites.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to travel to project locations as needed.

Competitive pay based on experience.

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.

401(k) with company match.

Short- and Long-Term Disability.

Paid training and professional development opportunities.

EEO/Employer/Vet/Disabled

Capital will give consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other