Addison Group is working with a construction company in search for a GPS Technician. Please see job information below and apply if you would like to be considered! This is a direct hire position and 5 days onsite in Kansas City.
General 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.
Duties/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.
