TOPCON GPS / GNSS TRAINER

R-2 Contractors•Tucson, AZ

2d•$125,000 - $150,000

About The Position

R-2 Contractors is seeking an experienced Topcon GPS/GNSS Trainer to provide hands-on instruction and technical support across nationwide construction projects. The role supports construction layout, field data collection, digital modeling, and GPS machine-control systems, helping surveyors, grade checkers, equipment operators, foremen, and project teams use Topcon technology accurately and efficiently. The successful candidate will combine advanced Topcon data collector proficiency, machine-control expertise, mechanical aptitude, and practical training skills. The position is based at nationwide project jobsites and requires 75–100% travel. It is full-time and reports to the Department Manager. Compensation is $125,000–$150,000 annually, depending on experience. Benefits include employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with an employer match up to 3%, and 80 hours of paid time off annually. The role involves frequent travel to active construction jobsites throughout the United States, working outdoors in varying weather conditions, safely navigating active sites, and lifting and handling survey/GNSS equipment and accessories. Success means quickly assessing project GPS/GNSS and machine-control workflows, identifying technical issues, and helping field teams use Topcon systems confidently and accurately with minimal supervision.

Requirements

Demonstrated proficiency with Topcon GPS/GNSS equipment, Topcon data collectors, field software, and machine-control technology.
Practical experience with construction positioning, coordinate systems, benchmarks, site calibration, and localization.
Experience with machine-control equipment and strong mechanical aptitude; familiarity with John Deere machine control.
Ability to interpret construction plans, survey data, surfaces, and digital models.
Strong troubleshooting, communication, teaching, and problem-solving skills.
Ability and willingness to travel nationwide to project sites approximately 75–100% of the time.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and safely navigate active construction sites.
Ability to lift and handle survey/GNSS equipment and related accessories.

Nice To Haves

Experience with MAGNET Field and MAGNET Office software and related office-to-field workflows, CAD, or Civil 3D.
Experience preparing, editing, managing, and verifying 3D machine-control models.
Background in heavy civil construction, construction surveying, or training equipment operators and survey crews.
Knowledge of GNSS base stations, network RTK, radios, and cellular corrections.
Related surveying, construction, engineering technology, or technical education.

Responsibilities

Deliver classroom and field-based training on Topcon GPS/GNSS receivers, base/rover systems, data collectors, coordinate systems, localization, stakeout, topographic and as-built collection, terrain models, and machine control.
Train surveyors, grade checkers, machine operators, foremen, and other field personnel, tailoring instruction to different levels of technical experience.
Support project setup, job files, control points, data import/export, coding, digital terrain models, construction surfaces, and consistent field data-collection practices.
Train crews in the setup, calibration, operation, and troubleshooting of Topcon machine-control systems on excavators, dozers, motor graders, and other GPS-controlled equipment.
Assist with loading and verifying 3D models and machine-control files; troubleshoot GNSS reception, radio and network communications, sensors, antennas, and related components.
Diagnose equipment, software, and workflow issues and assist with configuration, testing, verification, and field-level technical support.
Document recurring technical issues and develop procedures to improve consistency, accuracy, and field productivity.
Collaborate with project managers, survey teams, equipment personnel, and technology providers to resolve issues and support project requirements.
Support John Deere machine-control workflows and apply mechanical aptitude to diagnose equipment-related issues.