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Entry Level Staking Jobs (NOW HIRING)

GPS/GRADE SETTER

Kalispell, MT · On-site

$15 - $19.75/hr

Must be detail and safety oriented. * Entry-level candidates with strong math skills and construction aptitude will be considered and trained. * 2+years of experience grade checking, staking, and ...

Survey Technician

Macomb, MI · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Support boundary, topographic, ALTA, and construction staking surveys for residential, commercial ... Essential Skills * 1+ years of land surveying experience preferred; entry-level candidates with ...

NY · On-site

$60 - $75/hr

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Entry Level Assistant Transmission Line Mechanical ... Develop transmission line design expertise pertaining to PLS-CADD, structure staking, foundations ...

In this entry-level role, you will provide office production support across survey activities and ... Prepare survey computations, staking/control exhibits, and crew instructions for construction ...

In this entry-level role, you will provide office production support across survey activities and ... Prepare survey computations, staking/control exhibits, and crew instructions for construction ...

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Entry-Level Land Surveyor who enjoys working outdoors ... staking. Surveying is a critical component of construction and civil engineering projects. It ...

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Entry-Level Surveyor who enjoys working outdoors to ... staking. Surveying is a critical component of construction and civil engineering projects. It ...

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Entry-Level Surveyor who enjoys working outdoors to ... staking. Surveying is a critical component of construction and civil engineering projects. It ...

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Entry-Level Land Surveyor who enjoys working outdoors ... staking. Surveying is a critical component of construction and civil engineering projects. It ...

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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level staking in the United States is $18.48, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $19.95 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Knife River rating

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Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

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Job description

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
  • Aptitude for math and problem solving.
  • Must be detail and safety oriented.
  • Entry-level candidates with strong math skills and construction aptitude will be considered and trained.
  • 2+years of experience grade checking, staking, and surveying using Topcon GPS systems perferred.
  • 2+ years working in heavy civil construction including earthwork, paving, and concrete OR a surveying background preferred.
  • Ability to provide and maintain driver's license and acceptable driving record.
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Requires kneeling, climbing, walking, twisting and general labor work.

Duties and/or Responsibilities:
  • Review and interpret construction plans and specifications to ensure jobs are built correctly.
  • Interpret survey stakes to determine grades for embankment/excavation.
  • Collect and utilize information with RTK 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.

Work Conditions:
  • Work is primarily outdoors on active construction sites and may include extended hours during peak construction season.
  • Occasional travel, but we perform most of our work locally.

Benefits:
  • Competitive hourly wage based on experience.
  • Company paid medical, dental and vision
  • 401K
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay
  • Life Insurance
  • Short Term Disability

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.
Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.
You may apply online at https/jobs.kniferiver.net
If unable to apply online, please mail completed application to:
Knife River Mountain Region
4800 Wilkie Street
Missoula, Mt 59808
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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