What are the responsibilities and job description for the GPS MODEL BUILDER position at JTL Group, Inc. (Montana Corporation)?
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. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.
Knife River is looking for a dependable GPS Model Builder to join our team!
Job Summary:
Responsible for accurate GPS Machine Control Model Building and material takeoffs for estimating. Assist equipment operators on highway, parking lot and civil sitework projects.
Primary Job duties include:
- GPS Machine Control Model Building, material takeoffs for estimating, basic survey and possible drone operation.
- Includes verification of grade specifications, measurements, staking grade with GPS and traditional grade setting equipment.
- Read and understand construction plans and specifications to ensure jobs are built correctly and to spec.
- Collect and utilize information using GPS equipment.
- Must be self-motivated, a team-player with good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to maintain positive customer relations and to act courteous/respectful of others.
- Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, GPS equipment operation, etc.).
- Able to monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, Agtek, Trimble Business Center.
- Fluent with TOPCON and/or TRIMBLE GPS equipment.
- 2 years of experience grade checking and staking preferred.
- Experience with GPS equipment for surveying preferred.
- Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure and acceptable driving record.
- Acceptable interpersonal communication skills.
- High school diploma or GED.
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, national origin, 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 of successful employment and Holiday pay offered after 30 days of successful employment with 8 holidays recognized.
Subject to pre-employment drug testing, random drug screening and background check.
You may apply online at jobs.kniferiver.com
If unable to apply online, please mail completed application to:
Knife River - Billings
4014 Hesper Rd
Billings, MT 59106
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
