GPS Field Technician

GPS TechnicianThe GPS Technician supports field operations by ensuring accurate layout, elevations, and grading using GPS and surveying equipment such as Machine controls, Total Stations, and Drones.Essential Job AccountabilitiesConfigure GPS base stations, rovers and automated machine controls on heavy earthmoving and paving equipment.Perform grade checking to verify elevations, slopes, and alignment according to project plans.Operate, maintain and troubleshoot GPS equipment, total stations, and laser levelsInterpret blueprints, site plans, and staking informationSet and verify control points, hubs, and offsetsCommunicate grade and layout information clearly to operators and field crewsMonitor and ensure accuracy during earthwork, paving, and utility installationMaintain daily records of measurements and site activitiesOther duties as required.EducationHigh school diploma or GED, preferred.Work Experience2 years of experience in grade checking, surveying, or GPS Machine Control, Total Stations and or Tablet Data CollectorExperience working with Trimble GPS, Topcon, or similar.Drone License Part 107, preferred.Experience utilizing Civil 3D design software to complete project needsKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAbility to wear a full body harness and work at heights while tied off.Ability to work, day, swing, and night shifts (occasionally extended hours).Ability to work in constant exposure to outside elements, in all weather conditions.Ability to work in safety sensitive construction setting, including exposure to moving machinery and heavy equipment.Ability to work collaboratively with a team in a fast-paced and complex environment.Ability to squat, crawl, and work in awkward positions/confined spaces.Physical DemandsPhysical dexterity, stamina, and excellent hand-eye coordination with ability to: grasp, assemble, and lift objects, stand, sit, and walk for extended periods over uneven surfaces, squat, bend, climb ladders onto equipment or other objects, and potentially lie down.Lifting, pushing, pulling of heavy items weighing up to 50 lbs. or more.About Granite Construction IncorporatedGranite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.