Civil CAD / GPS Technician

Primary Purpose: The Civil CAD / GPS Technician will utilize specific CAD software and will work as part of the Take Off/Drafting/Modeling team to create, modify, analyze or optimize 2D and 3D designs. The position is responsible for creating 3D CAD models of projects along with generation of exhibits and field files for GPS guided equipment and survey devices. This position also encompasses survey, layout and staking of projects and will assist with project bidding and planning.

GPS/CAD Technician Responsibilities:

· Able to read and analyze information from contract drawings, specifications, and field surveys

· Uses AutoCAD and Trimble Business Center (or similar products) to develop grading surfaces and highway plan sets

· Verifies that the data issued to the field is accurate, constructible, and per plan

· Identifies conflicts and resolves ambiguity in the engineer/owner’s design. Works with Project Engineers and prepares RFI’s that address plan inconsistencies

· Layout and machine control data for GPS equipment

· Updates Model data where applicable

· Works with site and highway plan sets

· Maintains organized file system

· Creates exhibits to assist in the planning or execution of the work

· Maintains as-built drawings from topographic data collected on the job site

· Know the functionality of the software, rover, cables, etc. and be able to navigate around programs. Able to operate survey equipment and troubleshoot issues in the field

· Field calibration of GPS project sties

· Train field staff in use of equipment and software as needed

· Assignment, delivery, and tracking of assigned equipment

· Responsible to ensure regular and routine maintenance on GPS equipment

· Responsible to coordinate and perform project site survey, layout and staking

· Assists with project bidding and planning

· Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed, including special projects or any items requested by Management

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• The individual should be professional, intelligent, analytical, detail oriented, dependable and highly motivated
• The individual should be highly organized, set priorities, and meet deadlines and be able to multi-task
• The individual should have 3D Modeling experience in an acceptable software product.
• The individual should have an understanding of surveying and machine guidance equipment and software.
• The individual must have basic Civil blueprint reading skills.
• The individual must have excellent communication skills and interpersonal abilities, including negotiation skills to communicate effectively with all levels of employees, management, customers, vendors and subcontractors
• Knowledge/experience of Trimble, Civil CAD, HCSS Heavy Bid software, Timberline, and MS Office Suite software preferred
• Knowledge of ODOT specification manuals preferred

An Equal Opportunity Employer

M/F/D/V/EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $57,200.00 - $99,840.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Bonus opportunities

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• New Philadelphia, OH 44663: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $57,200 - $99,840