What are the responsibilities and job description for the Earthwork GPS Specialist position at HADCO CONSTRUCTION LLC?
Hadco Construction is Utah’s premier excavation and heavy civil employer, located in Lehi, UT. With over 30 successful years in business, we have proved ourselves to be innovative and strategic. By utilizing vertical integration, Hadco has bundled its services to provide home builders in Utah a single source for site development.
Hadco is a family-owned company dedicated to the success of its employees through training and development, access to quality and affordable healthcare, 401(k), vacation, and holiday pay. Come join our fast-paced work environment where we focus on getting the job done right and supporting each other!
Pay: Depending on Experience
Schedule: Full time, overtime available
Most Benefits available after 60 days!
Position Summary
We are seeking an Earthwork GPS Specialist to support both office and field operations within our Heavy Civil Construction team. This position will assist with earthwork modeling, plan takeoffs, GPS setup and troubleshooting, drone-data integration, and ongoing GPS-related support for field crews.
The ideal candidate is technically minded, detail-oriented, and comfortable moving between office-based modeling work and active construction sites. This person should be a strong communicator, enjoy working as part of a team, and be able to switch between priorities quickly and efficiently.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with earthwork plan takeoffs and the development of earthwork models.
- Review and interpret civil construction plans, including grading, utility, site, footing, foundation, and structural plans.
- Understand and work with elevations, contours, slopes, and surface designs.
- Support the setup and operation of GPS systems for field crews and equipment.
- Troubleshoot GPS equipment, software, and field connectivity issues.
- Provide ongoing support for GPS-related functions across active projects.
- Integrate drone data into earthwork models and project information.
- Compare surface designs with survey stakes, field conditions, and engineered designs.
- Assist with verifying model accuracy and identifying discrepancies between design information and field conditions.
- Coordinate with field crews, project teams, surveyors, engineers, and other departments as needed.
- Maintain organized project files, models, revisions, and GPS-related information.
- Travel to jobsites as needed to support field operations.
Qualifications
- 1–3 years of experience in heavy civil construction, earthwork, surveying, estimating, GPS technology and modeling.
- Experience with AGTEK, AutoCAD, Trimble Office, Topcon software, or similar earthwork and modeling programs.
- Experience working with GPS systems, rovers, total stations, machine-control systems, or similar construction technology.
- Ability to read and understand civil construction drawings, grading plans, utility plans, site plans, footing and foundation plans, and structural drawings.
- Understanding of elevations, contours, slopes, surface models, and earthwork operations.
- Strong computer and technical troubleshooting skills.
- High level of verbal and written communication.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and transition between tasks quickly and efficiently.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Clean driving record and valid driver's license.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is ambitious, driven, and eager to continue developing their technical construction knowledge. They are a go-getter who enjoys working collaboratively, communicates well with both field and office teams, and is comfortable taking initiative when problems arise.