GPS Operator​/Technician

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HK Contractors, a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division;
Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees. We strive to be the preferred source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services. We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.

This is a skilled position involving the safe and efficient operation of various types of construction equipment such as Excavators, Loaders, Dozers, Rollers & Motor Grader, also be able to Operate a Trimble rover setup and Trimble base station to check grade. Hire ahead position with work starting in Spring 2026.

• Operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Is to work on time and fit for duty.
• Responsible for safe slopes on excavations and proper barricading.
• Locate utilities and other buried lines prior to digging.
• Perform minor servicing and maintenance or refer major problems to the supervisor.
• Knowledge of trenching and shoring standards.
• Keep time and material records.
• Familiar with installation and setup of GPS job site systems and troubleshooting general technical issues.
• Self-sufficient, capable of following direction and working unsupervised when needed.
• General computer operation.
• Knowledge and understanding of grade stakes and plans.
• Familiar, and able to inspect Automated Machine Guidance (“AMG”) equipment for accurate and safe day-to-day operation with the ability to provide general maintenance needs.
• Travel from interstate highways to rural dirt roads from various locations.
• May assist Laborer at various job sites as needed. May perform physical tasks involved with setting grade hubs & stakes, and/or tasks involved with road construction and laying asphalt, etc.
• Familiar with the use and setup of UTS for use in checking grade and using with the AMG(automated Machine Guidance.
• Willingness to learn specific Trimble software programs.

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) is preferred. Previous heavy equipment operation experience or training is preferred.
• Trimble GPS Earth Works experience preferred.
• Trimble Siteworks software experience preferred.

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Read and understand grade stakes / slope stakes.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to work well with others in a group or one on one setting.

• General computer operation.
• Willingness to learn specific Trimble software programs.

• Valid medical card required.

• Customer Service
  - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations;
  Responds promptly to customer needs;
  Responds to requests for service and assistance;
  Meets commitments.
• 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.
• Interpersonal Skills
  - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming;
  Maintains confidentiality;
  Listens to others without interrupting;
  Keeps emotions under control;
  Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• 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 including weekends when necessary to reach goals.
• Initiative
  - Asks for and offers help when needed.
• 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…