Machine Control Field Installer and Support Specialist
Job Location:
Cincinnati, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Posted:
26 September 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline:
24 December 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Key Responsibilities & Duties
- Installation: Perform field and shop installations of Topcon 2D/3D machine control components (sensors GNSS receivers total station targets hydraulic interfaces wiring harnesses and display control boxes) on heavy construction equipment.
- Calibration & Setup: Calibrate tune and test machine control components and hydraulic responses to ensure precise operation according to job site specs.
- Diagnostics & Field Support: Perform on-site and remote troubleshooting to diagnose hardware electrical radio GNSS and hydraulic/interface issues.
- Customer Training: Provide hands-on operational support and training to equipment operators superintendents and site managers.
- Inventory Control: Maintain and update machine-control inventory.
- Maintenance & Repair: Repair equipment components and systems with minimal assistance or supervision.
- Safety & Standards: Follow company safety practices maintain a clean working area handle company tools responsibly and follow safe work procedures at all times.
- Documentation: Complete service reports installation sign-offs and customer support logs accurately and in a timely manner.
Qualifications & Skills
Required:
- High School Diploma or GED; Associate Degree or technical certificate in Electronics Mechatronics Heavy Equipment Maintenance or Survey Technology preferred.
- 13 years of experience with 2D/3D machine control systems (Topcon or Trimble preferred)
- Strong understanding of basic electronic theory DC/AC circuits solid-state electronics and digital circuits.
- Proficiency using electronics test equipment (multimeters power meters and diagnostic software).
- Solid mechanical aptitude and comfort working around heavy earthmoving machinery.
- Basic computer literacy and proficiency in Excel Word and PowerPoint.
- Valid Drivers License with a clean driving record.
Preferred:
- Experience with machine hydraulics.
- Familiarity with Topcon 3D-MC Pocket 3D or MAGNET software.
- Basic knowledge of GNSS base stations cellular modems and field radios.
- General understanding of the earthmoving construction industry.
Physical Requirements:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- The employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
- The employee frequently is required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl.
- The employee is occasionally required to sit.
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Work with Columbus Equipment to get the heavy equipment you need, whether that's new, used or rental construction machinery.