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William Charles Construction, a MasTec Company, is currently hiring for a GPS Technician to support our Midwest market, mainly in Illinois.

The GPS Technician is responsible for performing a variety of tasks associated with field operations. The GPS Technician will work directly with Project Managers, Superintendents and Foremen to ensure project models have been setup, reviewed for accuracy and built to the specifications of the team. This position will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and tracking the company's GPS equipment. The GPS Technician will also be responsible for Collecting field measurements and documentation.

This is a traveling position, up to 75% of the time, encompassing work sites in the assigned project area and will include some overnight travel. A company vehicle and fuel card will be provided. When overnight travel is required, meals and lodging will also be provided.

You can be based in any city or state in the United States but the ideal candidate will live in the Midwest region. This is a traveling position encompassing work sites in the Midwest - maily Illinois. We offer designated per diem in addition to base pay to support and help you cover living expenses during the travel rotation. A company vehicle and fuel card will be provided.

Company Overview

With more than a century of exceptional work on our resume, William Charles Construction remains guided by the pursuit of excellence. Our "Do it Right the First Time" work ethic has been the cornerstone of our business philosophy since 1892. With our broad background in heavy civil construction, environmental management, and mining and materials production, we have the expertise to help our customers complete their most complex projects. 

William Charles Construction is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) business segment. The CE&I segment generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across our renewables, industrial, infrastructure, and general building operating groups. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.

MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #16 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #13 Transportation Contractor). 

• As projects are assigned, determine whether it is necessary to engage an external resource to perform modeling. Research external resource options and pricing and secure resources for the project
• Review third party models for accuracy
• Work as liaison between model company and field as issues arise
• Install GPS equipment on machinery
• Use systems to perform CAD 3D modeling for smaller projects
• Load model specifications onto the equipment, as required
• Troubleshoot modeling issues
• Research different options/technologies in survey equipment
• Maintain a system of tracking survey equipment for issuance on projects
• Project site orientation and verification of control
• Survey job sites and prepare calculations for materials and quantities
• Calculate heights, depths, relative positions, property lines, and other characteristics of terrain
• Prepare and maintain sketches, maps, reports, and as-built surveys
• Various additional survey tasks

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field.  A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
• 5 years of survey experience, preferably in the construction industry
• Experience with using drones for surveying applications desired

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Previous Trimble, AutoCAD and AgTek experience preferred
• Knowledge of geological description principles and method
• Knowledge of applicable laws, legal codes and government regulation
• Experience with using Total Station
• Precise attention to details and exceptionally organized
• Technical savvy
• Thrive in fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Must be authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without sponsorship

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive pay $90,000 - 110,000/year with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. 

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in @mastec.com or @talent.icims.com. If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/.

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