GPS Survey/Grade Control Technician

Position Description:

This position will be responsible for supporting the Technical Services Group with all aspects related to GPS Grade Control activities under the direction of supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Set up base stations, upload surface models and line work to grading equipment and data collectors.
• Calibrate sites from existing control points using GPS survey and/or grade control equipment.
• Understand the required hardware to support GPS survey and/or grade control operations.
• Use computer software such as CAD or Trimble Business Center to transfer design data and/or transfer collected data back into the software
• Install, maintain, calibrate configuration, and provide training on GPS survey and/or grade control equipment.
• Troubleshoot and support of GPS survey and/or grade control equipment.
• Accurately collect utility and other infrastructure data using GPS survey and/or mapping grade equipment.
• Accurately map utility and other infrastructure data with utilizing GPS, CAD, and other sources of data.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred qualifications include experience working for or supporting a civil construction contractor and a secondary education degree in civil engineering, civil technician or surveying. Experience using AutoCAD, GPS and conventional survey equipment is also desired. Ability to travel locally on short notice is required. Other qualifications include a valid driver’s license, detail orientated, excellent oral and written communication, and have the ability to multi-task. Training will be provided.