GPS Machine Control Specialist jobs in the United States

GPS Technician

Iowa City, IA

The GPS technician performs tasks involving physical labor, operating, and maintaining GPS (Global Positioning System) equipment on concrete paving projects. This position operates a variety of equipment and computer programs primarily with the paving and grading divisions.

Essential Functions

• Setup, install, and calibrate GPS equipment on construction sites, including GPS receivers, base/rovers, and data collectors
• Survey, shoot topos, and set stakes
• Check rock grade, finish grade and control points
• Perform quality control checks to ensure accuracy and reliability of collected data
• Conduct regular inspections of GPS equipment, ensuring proper functionality
• GPS site localizations
• Work in a team environment
• Lift at least 40 lbs
• Promotes and complies with all company safety policies and procedures
• Maintain certifications required by all state and federal agencies and company safety programs
• Daily reporting of time, progress, and materials used thru election reporting as assigned
• Maintain professional attitude with owners, inspectors, public, and co-workers
• Perform any other tasks assigned to support and improve the overall team operations

**MUST PASS PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREEN**

Job Type:

• Seasonal

Pay:

• $22-$26 per hour

Education/Experience/Qualifications:

• Valid driver license required
• High School diploma or GED preferred
• GPS and/or Total Station experience preferred
• CAD knowledge preferred
• Previous concrete paving experience preferred
• Physically able to work outside on construction sites in varying weather conditions
• Detail oriented
• Possess problem solving skills
• Possess good verbal and written communication skills

(Willing to train the right applicant)

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) Safe Harbor Match
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Medical Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay
• Cafeteria Deduction Plan
• Safety Allowance

Schedule:

• Generally 40-60 hours per week
• Monday to Friday, occasional half day Saturday
• All hours are weather permitting

Work Location:

• Various project sites; office based in Iowa City

Work Remotely:

• No

AAP/EEO Statement – Women & Minorities Encouraged to Apply.

Streb Construction Co., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran, or another protected group status.

Equal Opportunity Employer.