GPS Software Technician

Teichert • Davis, CA

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

The purpose of this role is to deliver efficient and effective technical and administrative support and successfully complete assigned projects according to specifications. The primary role of this position is building accurate GPS models, supporting the grading, underground, and concrete department, perform and provide support with Teichert’s Drone Program, which includes but not limited to being Part 107 certified, flying a drone to perform a site topography, processing the imagery to develop a surface, and layout flight crosses to provide accuracy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, or equivalent combination of technical training and related experience.
• Possession of a valid Part 107 certification
• Takeoff experience using AGTEK or Trimble Business Center preferred.
• Experience using AutoCAD preferred.
• Must be able to read and interpret grading plans and specifications.
• Grading field experience preferred.
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug, alcohol, and background investigation
• Current on all company required safety training
• Ability to preserve confidential and proprietary information and successfully avoid conflicts-of-interest
• Ability to read and interpret grading plans and specifications
• Ability to utilize computer aided systems and equipment
• Knowledge of company’s Standard Operating Policies and Procedures
• Preferred working knowledge of construction equipment, materials, techniques, and required standards applicable to discipline
• plan reading, plan specification navigation and field grading processes.

Nice To Haves

• Takeoff experience using AGTEK or Trimble Business Center
• Experience using AutoCAD
• Grading field experience

Responsibilities

• Model building for rough grade and finish grade of subdivisions, site work, and roads and highways according to Teichert’s standards with some direction.
• Provides up to date and accurate model files to the field on a timely basis and can manage and prioritize workload according to field needs.
• Works with project management staff and engineers to obtain CAD files, approved plans, and control points for modeling use.
• Provides up to date earthwork calculations based on field topographies vs. the current model.
• Converts and incorporates tie out information, provided from the field, in the model for field use.
• A collaborative, responsive modeler who builds strong relationships with all project stakeholders, swiftly implements revisions with clear status updates, and continuously learns from team experts to enhance modeling and topographic processes.
• Ability to meet all expected deadlines while paying close attention to detail and maintaining accuracy.
• Project site visits as needed to fully support our field crews, superintendents, and project management group.
• Ability to be flexible, adapts to evolving demands, and efficiently processes grading plans, revisions, and survey data.
• Provides asset coordination, allocation, management and technical training and support to field personnel.
• Support the GPS Hardware Technician with troubleshooting needs.
• Understand and follow all FAA laws and regulations regarding UAS – Unmanned Aircraft System flights.
• Willing to topo a project using a UAS as needed, sometimes without prior notification.
• Walk project sites and properly set up project control for UAS flight while maintaining constant attention on UAS while in flight.
• Promotes a zero-injury culture through the support of Teichert’s Injury Prevention and Safety program and active participation in safety meetings and training sessions.
• Proactively identifies, and communicates, safety improvements and hazardous/potentially hazardous conditions to maintain a safe, healthy work environment and meet corporate safety standards.
• Promotes, and protects Teichert Construction values including diversity, teamwork, fair work environment, and respect of others.
• Maintains a “team” spirit within the business unit.
• Works and cooperates with other disciplines (across company lines).
• Uses resources effectively and efficiently.
• Promotes and protects the community perception of Teichert.

Benefits

• The range displayed reflects the range the company reasonable expects to pay for the position. The actual base salary is subject to variation due to the role, level, geographic location, relevant education, training, or experience, among other factors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level