MasTec Inc
GPS Survey Technician
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GPS Survey Technician
GPS Survey Technician Position
Role Overview
Saiia Construction Company LLC, a MasTec company, is hiring for a GPS Survey Technician to join our team for a multi-year project with a well-known energy company. The Survey Technician will be responsible for performing land surveys to measure land and natural features, essential for creating topographical maps of project sites.
Location & Travel: Onsite – Wilsonville, AL
About the Company
Established in 1946 as Birmingham Excavating Co., Saiia Construction is a leading industrial heavy civil contractor serving power generation, mineral/aggregate mining, and pulp/paper markets. Our 630+ piece equipment fleet and 500+ employees enable us to undertake projects of any size across 11 states.
As Part of MasTec:
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We deliver over $4.5 billion in annual revenue via our Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment, covering renewables, industrial, and infrastructure projects.
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Sustainability and safety are our cultural pillars.
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As a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, we offer:
- 90+ years in the construction industry
- A workforce of 35,000+ employees
- 400+ offices nationwide
- Ranked #1 Power contractor, #16 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, and #13 Transportation Contractor (ENR).
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with jobsite personnel to prepare surveying sites as needed.
- Unload, set up, operate survey equipment, including Total Station, Prism, Level, GPS base/Rover, and load it afterward.
- Place grade stakes with details like station number, offsets, cut/fill, and elevations at survey points.
- Set and adjust total station, prism, or GPS equipment, gathering horizontal coordinates and vertical elevation data.
- Measure distances between survey points, recording data for use in surveying software programs.
- Inspect, clean, and maintain equipment, performing repairs or replacements when needed.
- Collect digital data from equipment and integrate it into survey software.
- Monitor excavating activities for proper stake reference adherence and report deviations to operators or supervisors.
- Additional responsibilities may be assigned as project requirements evolve.
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Qualifications
Required
- In-depth knowledge of:
- Topographic surveys
- Civil construction drawings, specifications, profiles, and details
- Construction surveying techniques
- Layout for water/sewer/storm drainage projects
- Proficiency in computer systems, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Detail-oriented with problem-solving skills for non-standard scenarios.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
- Exceptional written/verbal communication.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently/within teams.
- Adaptability to frequent task changes due to project needs.
- Capacity to manage company information via email, smartphone, tablet, or computer.
- Competence in reading and interpreting safety rules, instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Willingness to work overtime as needed.
Preferred
- Advanced understanding of surveying mathematics, data adjustment, surface modeling, data quality analysis.
- AutoCAD proficiency at a basic operational level.
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Benefits
Financial Wellbeing
- Competitive pay with annual performance reviews and merit increases.
- Potential for per diem and relocation support.
- 401(k) with company match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
- Flexible spend accounts (healthcare/dependent care).
Health & Wellness
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for spouse, domestic partner, and children.
- Coverage for diabetes management, telehealth, prescriptions, and pet insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
Planning for the Unexpected
- Short/long-term disability, life insurance, and accident coverage.
- Optional voluntary life/accident, critical illness, or hospital indemnity plans.
- Emergency travel assistance program.
- Group legal plan.
Company Principles
Equal opportunity employer:
- We more aim to never unlawfully discriminate regarding race, color, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category (compliance with federal/state/local laws).
- Never ask for payment, credit card/password info, or equipment purchase during hiring or any other stage. Always validate recruiting emails end in @mastec.com or @talent.icims.com.
Notes
This position may require pre-employment screening/background checks. Accommodation requests for the job application may be sent to ceicareers@mastec.com.
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