GPS Technician

KE&G Construction, Inc., a 100% employee-owned company, is looking for a highly motivated and experienced GPS Technician to optimize our GPS technology operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in drone technology, Trimble Business Center (TBC), CADD, and earthwork/civil work takeoffs. This role demands technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, and leadership skills to ensure the success of our GPS technologies. The selected candidate will lead a team of takeoff technicians supporting our estimating department and project divisions in Tucson, Arizona.

What you'll be doing

• Oversee GPS operations, ensuring accurate data collection, analysis, and application.
• Operate and integrate drone technology for estimating and project assessments.
• Utilize Trimble Business Center (TBC) for topographical analysis.
• Use TBC and CADD for 3D modeling for onsite grade control and machine controls.
• Perform earthwork and civil work takeoffs, including accurate quantity calculations.
• Collaborate with project and estimating teams to improve workflows and achieve objectives.
• Inventory, maintain, and update our existing GPS and drone equipment.

Requirements

• Experience with drones in surveying, mapping, or related applications (a drone license is highly regarded).
• Proficiency in Trimble Business Center for topography processing and analysis.
• Proficiency in CADD, AGTEK, and civil construction takeoffs.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Regularly required to sit, use hands, talk/hear, and operate computers
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and navigate active construction sites
• Work both in office and field environments; outdoors in varied weather conditions
• Exposure to dust, machinery, noise, uneven terrain, and site-related conditions
• Occasional extended hours may be necessary to meet project deadlines

Why KE&G?

At KE&G, we believe in building more than just projects-we build people. Our commitment to professional growth, collaboration, and innovation sets us apart.

Benefits:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - Become a KE&G Employee-Owner!
• Competitive Salary + Annual Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee-Specific Development Plans
• Medical Insurance (BCBS - HSA & PPO Options)
• Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account (with company contributions)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Insurance: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity
• Company Events: Annual Picnic, Employee Choice Awards, Boot Bucks, and More!
• Company vehicle or Employee-provided vehicle program.
• Annual Bonuses
• Laptop Computer
• iPhone

Apply Now

Are you ready to take your commercial construction career to the next level and join a team that values ownership, leadership, and innovation?

Apply today to join KE&G and be part of Constructing Our Legacy!

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.