GPS Field Technician

Granite Construction • Tucson, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The GPS Technician supports field operations by ensuring accurate layout, elevations, and grading using GPS and surveying equipment such as Machine controls, Total Stations, and Drones. Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since 1922, Granite Construction has continued its long-standing commitment to building some of America’s largest infrastructure projects including highways, bridges, dams, rail, and power. Recognized as one of the top 25 largest construction companies in the U.S., Granite specializes in complex infrastructure projects and provides award-winning construction services in mining, earthwork, water/sewer, power, tunneling, rail, highway, and bridge construction. Granite also produces construction materials, gravel, ready-mix, recycled asphalt products, and asphalt concrete, and is a proven leader in alternative procurement project delivery. At Granite, our employees are our most valued asset and we are passionate about retaining, developing, and recruiting the best talent available. Our employees reflect our core values: Safety, Integrity, Excellence, Inclusion, and Sustainability and we are continuously looking for individuals who possess a winning attitude and share our Core Values. In exchange, we help you build a career that no other company can duplicate. You will be part of a learning culture, where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is respected and valued. Add our award-winning safety program, ethics, reputation, and commitment to continuous improvement and you’ll see that we are building more than infrastructure—together, we are building your future.

Requirements

• 2 years of experience in grade checking, surveying, or GPS Machine Control, Total Stations and or Tablet Data Collector
• Experience working with Trimble GPS, Topcon, or similar.
• Experience utilizing Civil 3D design software to complete project needs
• Ability to wear a full body harness and work at heights while tied off.
• Ability to work, day, swing, and night shifts (occasionally extended hours).
• Ability to work in constant exposure to outside elements, in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work in safety sensitive construction setting, including exposure to moving machinery and heavy equipment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team in a fast-paced and complex environment.
• Ability to squat, crawl, and work in awkward positions/confined spaces.
• Physical dexterity, stamina, and excellent hand-eye coordination with ability to: grasp, assemble, and lift objects, stand, sit, and walk for extended periods over uneven surfaces, squat, bend, climb ladders onto equipment or other objects, and potentially lie down.
• Lifting, pushing, pulling of heavy items weighing up to 50 lbs. or more.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED, preferred.
• Drone License Part 107, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Configure GPS base stations, rovers and automated machine controls on heavy earthmoving and paving equipment.
• Perform grade checking to verify elevations, slopes, and alignment according to project plans.
• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot GPS equipment, total stations, and laser levels
• Interpret blueprints, site plans, and staking information
• Set and verify control points, hubs, and offsets
• Communicate grade and layout information clearly to operators and field crews
• Monitor and ensure accuracy during earthwork, paving, and utility installation
• Maintain daily records of measurements and site activities
• Other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED