GPS Technician- Siteworks Position Available In Jackson, Missouri

Role:

GPS Technician- Siteworks Location:

Kansas City, MO

Pay Rate Range:

$40 – $44 hour

DOE Internal Job ID:

10053282 Are you looking for a growth opportunity for a reputable company with a positive work environment? Our client is looking for a GPS Technician to join their team. Please contact us today to discuss this opportunity!

Summary Description:

Client is seeking a self-motivated GPS technician to work with construction crews on grading, excavation, and utility installation projects. The ideal candidate will thrive in a team environment, contributing to construction layout, site stakeout, and data acquisition tasks. This role offers exposure to the latest industry technology, including 3D machine control, data acquisition, modeling software (CAD & Trimble Business Center), and GNSS hardware.

Job Responsibilities:

• Utilize Trimble survey equipment and software
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills
• Apply mathematical skills in various tasks
• Understand and execute detailed written or oral instructions and interpret construction plan sets
• Exhibit problem-solving skills
• Meet physical requirements related to movement and lifting
• Use Carlson for staking, design, and making on-site changes
• Build models for machine control
• Achieve finish grades for roads and parking lots
• Model and troubleshoot equipment issues
• Analyze information from contract drawings, specifications, and surveys to reconcile conflicts
• Verify field information for accuracy and adherence to issued plans
• Maintain an organized file system
• Train field-level employees on GPS details and equipment usage
• Service and resolve GPS equipment issues independently or with vendors
• Maintain relationships with equipment vendors

Minimum Requirements, Abilities, and Expectations:

• Experience recording topographic data, performing volume calculations, verifying data for construction, performing site stakeout, and construction layout
• Proficiency in operating a Trimble GPS Base and Rover
• Experience working in heavy civil construction, road construction, or quarries
• Insurable driving record
• At least 2 years of related experience and/or training

Core Competencies:

Integrity & Trust :

Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesn’t misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.

Self-Development :

Is personally committed to and actively works to continuously improve him/herself; understands that different situations and levels may call for different skills and approaches; works to deploy strengths; works on compensating for weakness and limits.

Customer Focus :

Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.

Managing and Measuring Work :

Clearly assigns responsibility for tasks and decisions; sets clear objectives and measures; monitors process, progress, and results; designs feedback loops into work.

Command Skills :

Relishes leading; takes unpopular stands if necessary; encourages direct and tough debate but isn’t afraid to end and move on; is looked to for direction in a crisis; faces adversity head on; energized by tough challenges.

Action Oriented :

Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seizes more opportunities than others.

Compassion :

Genuinely cares about people; is concerned about their work and non-work problems; is available and ready to help; is sympathetic to the plight of others not as fortunate; demonstrates real empathy with the joys and pains of others. Why choose Addison IT?

Pay:

We negotiate high salaries using U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Benefits & Bonuses:

You are eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance benefits, 401K, and monetary bonuses

Permanent Employment:

Many of Addison’s job openings lead to potential permanent employment

Connections:

You connect directly with hiring managers from renowned organizations

Options:

You are presented multiple employment options near your home

Professional Development:

You are provided hiring process advice, resume revision, and employment term negotiation Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. IND 005-010