GPS Surveyor Technician with AIS Infrastructure

Company Overview

The AIS Infrastructure Group consists of four heavy civil construction companies. Our services include infrastructure improvement heavy civil construction and site development for government and state agencies and private enterprise across the United States. We do a wide variety of heavy civil projects including highways bridges and DOT work power plants dams and reservoirs underground utilities and more.

We are Heavy Civil Construction and Sitework experts but we specialize in providing peace of mind.

AIS Infrastructure Group is part of a family of companies unified by purpose to deliver safe reliable solutions to our clients unique challenges. We are committed to providing superior service and leaving things better than we found them.

Job Summary:

The GPS Grade Checker is responsible for GPS survey technology equipment and execution in heavy civil construction projects. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring accurate surveying mapping and data collection to support the successful execution of construction and industrial services projects. The GPS Grade Checker will assist field employees with laying out underground utilities boundary lines dirt cut-and-fill retaining walls etc. The right candidate will possess a strong knowledge of GPS technology land surveying and construction layouts and must adhere to AIS Infrastructures safety standards and protocols.

• Coordinate GPS surveying and mapping activities on construction sites such as recording locations of water lines storm drains walls etc.
• Execute ground surveys (using total station equipment) inspections and data collection. Possibly aerial surveys if able and experienced.
• Assist field employees with laying out underground utilities boundary lines dirt cut-and-fill retaining walls etc.
• Ensure the accurate setup and calibration of GPS survey equipment.
• Conduct quality control checks on GPS and drone-collected data.
• Collaborate with project managers engineers and surveyors to analyze and interpret survey data.
• Maintain and troubleshoot GPS equipment.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and guidelines for GPS and drone operations.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of GPS surveying procedures.

Requirements and Education:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in GPS surveying is generally required to be successful in this role.
• Strong knowledge of GPS surveying techniques and principles.
• Familiarity with surveying photogrammetry and LiDAR technology.
• Valid drivers license.
• Proficiency in GPS software and data processing tools.
• Experience with total station equipment and Trimble or similar GPS equipment and software
• Ability to interpret and analyze survey data and maps.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Customer service-oriented mindset.

Preferred Requirements and Education:

• Knowledge of GIS software and applications is highly preferred
• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance to access secure facilities including military bases is preferred.
• Experience with drone piloting and FAA Part 107 drone pilots license or equivalent certification is preferred but not required.

Benefits

We are dedicated to our employees well-being and believe that every one of our employees has the right to work in an environment that is safe welcoming and inclusive. Because of this we offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical Dental Vision
• 401k with a Discretionary Company Match & 100% Immediate Vesting
• Company Paid Life and AD&D policy. (Voluntary Buy-up options)
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• AND MORE!

EEO Statement

AIS Infrastructure Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race gender color age sexual orientation gender identification national origin religion marital status ancestry citizenship disability protected veteran status or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.

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