GPS Technician

CEI Services•Peoria, IL

1d•$70,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

William Charles Construction, a MasTec Company, is currently hiring for a GPS Technician to support our Midwest market, mainly in Illinois. The GPS Technician is responsible for performing a variety of tasks associated with field operations. The GPS Technician will work directly with Project Managers, Superintendents and Foremen to ensure project models have been setup, reviewed for accuracy and built to the specifications of the team. This position will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and tracking the company’s GPS equipment. The GPS Technician will also be responsible for collecting field measurements and documentation. This is a traveling position, up to 75% of the time, encompassing work sites in the assigned project area and will include some overnight travel. A company vehicle and fuel card will be provided. When overnight travel is required, meals and lodging will also be provided. You can be based in any city or state in the United States but the ideal candidate will live in the Midwest region. This is a traveling position encompassing work sites in the Midwest - mainly Illinois. We offer designated per diem in addition to base pay to support and help you cover living expenses during the travel rotation. A company vehicle and fuel card will be provided.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field. A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
5 years of survey experience, preferably in the construction industry
Previous Trimble, AutoCAD and AgTek experience preferred
Knowledge of geological description principles and method
Knowledge of applicable laws, legal codes and government regulation
Experience with using Total Station
Precise attention to details and exceptionally organized
Technical savvy
Thrive in fast-paced environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Must be authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Experience with using drones for surveying applications desired

Responsibilities

As projects are assigned, determine whether it is necessary to engage an external resource to perform modeling.
Research external resource options and pricing and secure resources for the project
Review third party models for accuracy
Work as liaison between model company and field as issues arise
Install GPS equipment on machinery
Use systems to perform CAD 3D modeling for smaller projects
Load model specifications onto the equipment, as required
Troubleshoot modeling issues
Research different options/technologies in survey equipment
Maintain a system of tracking survey equipment for issuance on projects
Project site orientation and verification of control
Survey job sites and prepare calculations for materials and quantities
Calculate heights, depths, relative positions, property lines, and other characteristics of terrain
Prepare and maintain sketches, maps, reports, and as-built surveys
Various additional survey tasks

Benefits

Competitive pay $70,000 - 90,000/year with ongoing performance review and merit increase
401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance
Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
Employee Assistance Program
Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
Emergency Travel Assistance Program
Group legal plan