GPS Field Technician

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United Companies, is a CRH Company. Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees. We strive to be The Preferred Source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services. We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.
Position Overview
This is a skilled position responsible for safely performing specific duties related to GPS survey and machine control systems, as well as general labor duties. Duties may include using a hammer while setting survey stakes, operating a GPS system and related survey equipment.
Wage ranges from $22.00 to $26.00 an hour, dependent on experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Properly follow all company policies and OSHA/MSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment. Report any problems to the Foreman, Superintendent, Safety Manager, or Human Resources Manager.
Read and interpret project drawings relevant to site work activities and projects.
Establish and maintain site layout and construction staking for performance of excavation and site work activities.
Establish and check grade for utility installations.
Support GPS motor grader and/or paver.
Perform daily site inspections with appropriate documentation in compliance with company policies.
Perform job tasks in accordance with industry best practices and requirements (lifting, carrying, sitting, walking, and climbing).
Perform general labor duties as required for successful completion of projects.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Thorough knowledge in all aspects of site work and utility construction preferred.
1+ year’s previous related experience in the construction field is required.
Work Requirements
Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; experience with maintenance management systems preferred.
Must be 18 years in age or older.
Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen, and criminal background check.
Report to the plant dressed appropriately and ready to begin work at the designated start time.
Language Skills
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiple and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute, rate, ration, percent, land to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to type and use keyboards accurately and have knowledge of Database software.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Standard Drivers License is required
Key Competencies
Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to needs.
Teamwork - Contributes to building

Employment type
Full Time