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GPS Technician/Grade Setter (seasonal)
Company:	Knife River - Kalispell Division	Department:	Construction
Location:	Kalispell, MT	Hiring Manager:	Lance E Streeter
Closing Date:	10/31/2024 at 11:59pm CDT	Job Type:	Full-Time

Job Summary:
Good pay! Good Benefits! Good people! At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it’s our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country, and we are a PEOPLE- first company. Our team members are the key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and safely each day. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. Please consider joining our growing team today! The GPS Technician or Grade Setter will use GPS systems and traditional means to set grade and conduct construction layout on highways, parking lots and civil sitework projects. Starting wage is $26.50 - $35.00 per hour. We are willing to train the right candidate.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Excellent interpersonal communication skills. 2. Aptitude for math and problem solving. Must be detail and safety oriented. 3. 2+ years of experience grade checking, staking, and surveying using GPS equipment preferred. 4. 2+ years working in heavy civil construction including earthwork, paving, and concrete preferred. 5. Ability to provide and maintain driver’s license and acceptable driving record. 6. Highschool diploma or GED. 7. Ability to operate or learn to operate heavy equipment such as tractors, rollers, skid steers and Loaders. 8. Require kneeling, climbing, walking, twisting and general labor work.
Duties and/or Responsibilities
- Read, understand, and verify construction plans and specifications to ensure jobs are built correctly and to spec. - Read, understand, and verify survey stakes to determine grade specification for embankment/excavation. - Collect and utilize information with GPS equipment, i.e., topographic surveys, field layout, staking, and machine control verification. - Load site models and office data onto machines and work with operators to perform calibrations. - Troubleshoot situations and solve problems (material quality/quantity, GPS equipment operation/repair, etc.). Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors. - Perform other duties as assigned including general labor and equipment operation.
How To Apply
Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law. Knife River Montana offers a 401(k) as well as COMPANY PAID medical, dental, vision, life and short term disability benefits for employees and their dependents. Paid time off (PTO) offered after 90 days successful employment. We are a drug free work environment requiring pre-employment and random drug testing. Subject to background check. You may apply online at jobs.kniferiver.com. If unable to apply online, mail completed application to: 4800 Wilkie St. Missoula, MT 59808-1450

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GPS Technician/Grade Setter (seasonal)