GPS Field Technician

 

 

Job ID:  492959

 

W-L Construction and Paving, a CRH company, is one of southwest Virginia’s largest grading contractors and the largest paving contractor in the area employing more than 250 employees during the construction months. W-L performs all aspects of roadway construction including grading, paving, stone, concrete, and utilities with paving operations exceeding one million tons per year. With multiple locations throughout the state of Virginia, W-L prides itself on its ability to provide a multitude of services to many customers in various geographical locations. In addition, by being a part of the CRH family, we are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that come together to form CRH.  CRH is the number one asphalt producer and paver, the largest aggregates producer and the second largest ready-mix producer in North America. We are also the number four cement producer in North America and a leader in Canada. CRH operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

 

This position involves various manual and grading tasks including, but not limited to: setting grade markers; monitors grade to guide earth moving equipment operators in sloping and fill embankments; operates and understands the use of a variety of measuring instruments and hand tools.  Work will be performed per the supervisor's instruc­tion, free from direct supervision except for more complicated jobs. 

 

Essential Duties and Functions:

• Reads and sets grade markers in accordance to construction plans.
• Operates and ensures accurate use of grade equipment.
• Operates Topcon GPS Rover
• Is to work on time and fit for duty
• Observes excavating activities to verify conformance to marker references and notifies equipment operators and supervisor of deviations.
• Interacts and professionally communicates with construction crew members who are facilitating alignment, movement, and adjustment of the equipment to complete conformation of grade specifications for the construction project. 
• Familiar, and able to inspect Automated Machine Guidance (“AMG”) equipment for accurate and safe day-to-day operation with the ability to provide general maintenance needs.
• Familiar with and proficiently utilizes Topcon GPS operating system.
• Familiar with installation and setup of GPS job site systems and troubleshooting general technical issues.
• Familiar with completing original surface topographical mapping.
• May perform various other labor-intensive activities as instructed by supervisor to help insure timely project completion.
• Self-sufficient, capable of following direction and working unsupervised when needed.
• General computer operation.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

 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:

• High School diploma or GED is preferred. 

Experience:  

• Two (2) years related experience is preferred with the willingness to learn.
• Willingness and ability to travel to and from job sites.
• Ability to understand and operate GPS Rover.

 

Language:

• Aptitude to follow verbal and written instruction.
• Concentration, alertness, and attention to detail.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instruction.

 

Mathematics:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

 

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.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

• GRIP – with at least 90 lbs. of force            
• CLIMBING – in, around, and on equipment               
• HEAVY LIFTING – of extremely awkward parts and equipment up to75 lbs. from floor to waist
• CARRYING – awkward parts and equipment up to 75 lbs. for 50 feet or more            
• HIGH LIFT – of up to 50 lbs. floor to shoulder          
• FLEXIBILITY – awkward reaches                  
• BALANCE – including standing and walking on ext