CAD & GPS Specialist
Listed on 2026-05-27
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Construction
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Engineering
Civil Engineering
CAD & GPS Specialist
Kinas Excavating, Inc.
- Green Lake, Wisconsin
Kinas Excavating, Inc. is seeking a skilled CAD & GPS Specialist to support our excavation and site development operations. This role is responsible for developing machine control files, managing GPS surveying equipment, and assisting with project estimation and design preparation.
The ideal candidate will have experience working with Trimble GPS systems, CAD design software, and construction site layouts, or be eager to learn these technologies through hands‑on training.
This is a great opportunity to join a growing excavation company where your technical skills directly impact project success in the field.
Key Responsibilities- Create site‑specific CAD files from blueprints for machine control systems
- Utilize Trimble Business Center and Carlson Takeoff Software for project design and takeoffs
- Perform GPS surveying using Trimble GPS Rover equipment
- Set up job sites for GPS equipment including locating lot pins, sewer stubs, and water lines
- Export designs to construction equipment and verify accuracy in the field
- Troubleshoot GPS and machine control system issues
- Assist with project estimating, including quantity calculations for gravel, yardage, and materials
- Prepare and clean up CAD files provided by engineers or project managers
- Assist with field layout and elevation checks for proposed projects
- Experience with Trimble Business Center
- Experience with Carlson Takeoff Software
- Knowledge of construction surveying or GPS layout
- Ability to create machine control files from engineering plans
- Experience exporting files to GPS‑enabled construction equipment
- Ability to read and interpret construction blueprints
- Experience with earthwork takeoffs or estimating
- Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
- Experience working with CAD design files or construction layouts
- Ability to interpret construction plans and blueprints
- Basic understanding of construction site elevations and grading
- Strong computer and technical skills
- Ability to work both in the office and occasionally in the field
- 100% Employer‑Paid Health, Dental & Life Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Opportunity to grow with an established excavation company
Kinas Excavating, Inc. is a trusted excavation contractor serving Wisconsin with a strong reputation for quality work and reliable service. Our team specializes in site preparation, grading, and excavation services for residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects.
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