Survey / Party Chief & GPS Technician

Do you excel working in challenging work environments? Are you looking for stability in a career? Do you want work with new technology outdoors? Are you looking to work on complex multi-million-dollar projects?  

As a GPS Technician you will work on your own and also as part of a team. You will have the freedom to solve problems on high end civil projects. This position will take you from project to project, which allows every day to be different (use of company vehicle is provided traditionally). 

If you are able to take direction from your supervisor / team members, apply that knowledge to make sound / quick decisions to solve problems, this role might be a perfect fit.

Survey & GPS Technician Key Accountability:

Ranking Accountability Time Allocation  

1. Performs quality control to ensure accuracy of 3D models as related to project engineered plans while maintaining cost and quality of final product.   10%

2. Checks grade to ensure accuracy of grading to avoid overrun of materials and costs, while maintaining a consistent process.   40%

3. Manages all survey data to accurately document grading or layout to meet customer specifications and limit/eliminate future risk.     10%

4. Provide accurate staking for multiple projects to assist field personnel in proper installation of all things related to heavy highway/commercial projects.   15%

5. Serves as a liaison to communicate key information or issues throughout the project to appropriate individuals in order to resolve issues/challenges.   5%

Survey / Party Chief & GPS Technician Skills / Qualifications:

- Ability to use Topcon and Trimble GPS systems.

- General knowledge of GPS machine control.

- Basic understanding of surveying methods.

- Experience working in the construction field as pertaining to survey layout.

- Microsoft Office as well as experience with CAD a plus.

- Desire to advance within company and take on large construction projects.

- Can use Trimble and Topcon total stations for survey layout and machine control guidance.

- Ability to think quickly and take direction to solve problems in a fast-paced environment.

- Valid driver’s license

EOE/M/F/Disabled/Veteran/DFSP IND123