GPR Field Technician / Utility Locating Technician
About The Position
Advanced G.P.R. Corporation is hiring three full-time GPR Field Technicians / Utility Locating Technicians for its Arizona team. This permanent, full-time role offers paid hands-on training; prior GPR experience is not required. Technicians use specialized equipment to scan concrete, locate underground utilities, support subsurface utility engineering and utility mapping, and collect and report field data. Work takes place at commercial, industrial, and infrastructure project sites throughout Arizona, with varying project schedules and travel between sites. The company specializes in concrete scanning, underground utility locating, subsurface investigations, nondestructive testing, and concrete coring. Starting pay is $23–$25 per hour, with additional pay for eligible swing-shift hours.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to qualify for coverage under the company's commercial auto insurance policy.
- Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States.
- Ability to work outdoors and on active construction sites.
- Willingness to travel to project sites throughout Arizona.
- Availability for full-time employment, including varying project schedules.
- Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and willingness to learn.
- Dependable, punctual, safety-conscious, and professional.
Nice To Haves
- Education, training, or experience in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Construction Engineering.
- Education, training, or experience in Engineering Technology or Construction Management.
- Education, training, or experience in utility locating, surveying, or GIS.
- Education, training, or experience in geology, geophysics, or nondestructive testing (NDT).
- Education, training, or experience in construction, underground utilities, or technical field services.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or construction plan reading.
- A related degree.
- Previous GPR experience is not required; paid training is provided. Recent graduates and experienced professionals are welcome.
Responsibilities
- Operate ground penetrating radar (GPR) and utility locating equipment.
- Scan concrete to identify rebar, post-tension cables, conduits, and embedded structures.
- Locate underground electrical, gas, water, sewer, telecommunications, and fiber-optic utilities.
- Assist with Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) and utility mapping.
- Read construction plans, site drawings, and utility maps.
- Collect field data, interpret results, and prepare accurate reports.
- Communicate findings with contractors, engineers, and project managers.
- Work at commercial, industrial, and infrastructure project sites throughout Arizona.
Benefits
- Starting pay of $23–$25 per hour.
- Additional 50% swing-shift premium for eligible swing hours, with stated potential earnings of $34.50–$37.50 per eligible swing hour.
- Performance bonus opportunities.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid hands-on technical training.
- Paid sick time.
- Full-time, year-round employment.
- Career advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
