GPS Field Technician

Job

This is a skilled position responsible for safely performing specific duties related to GPS survey and machine control systems, as well as general labor duties. Duties may include using a hammer while setting survey stakes, operating a GPS system and related survey equipment.

• Properly follow all company policies and OSHA/MSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment. Report any problems to the Foreman, Superintendent, Safety Manager, or Human Resources Manager.
• Read and interpret project drawings relevant to site work activities and projects.
• Establish and maintain site layout and construction staking for performance of excavation and site work activities.
• Establish and check grade for utility installations.
• Support GPS motor grader and/or paver.
• Perform daily site inspections with appropriate documentation in compliance with company policies.
• Perform job tasks in accordance with industry best practices and requirements (lifting, carrying, sitting, walking, and climbing).
• Perform general labor duties as required for successful completion of projects.
• Working with TOPCON GPS/GNSS machine & ground control equipment.
• Working in aggregate pit, ready mix, asphalt and construction site locations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Thorough knowledge in all aspects of site work and utility construction preferred.
• 1+ year’s previous related experience in the construction field is required.

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiple and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute, rate, ration, percent, land to draw and interpret bar graphs.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to type and use keyboards accurately and have knowledge of Database software.

• Standard Drivers License is required.

• Customer Service
  - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations;
  Responds promptly to needs.
• Teamwork
  - Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Judgment
  - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Planning/Organizing
  - Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism
  - Approaches others in a tactful manner;
  Reacts well under pressure;
  Accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Safety and Security
  - Observes safety and security procedures;
  Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines;
  Reports potentially unsafe conditions;
  Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability
  - Adapts to changes in the work environment;
  Changes approach or method to best fit the situation;
  Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality
  - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability
  - Follows instructions, responds to management direction;
  Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Initiative
  - Asks for and offers help when needed; able to consistently work independently.
• Innovation
  - Generates suggestions for improving work.
• Quality
  - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness;
  Looks for ways to improve and promote quality;
  Applies feedback to improve performance.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to signal and handle equipment.

The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move from 50 to 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to…