2027 Summer Engineer Intern
granite
GPS Field Technician
granite· 00002 Granite Construction Company
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General Summary
Essential Job Accountabilities
- Configure GPS base stations, rovers and automated machine controls on heavy earthmoving and paving equipment.
- Perform grade checking to verify elevations, slopes, and alignment according to project plans.
- Operate, maintain and troubleshoot GPS equipment, total stations, and laser levels
- Interpret blueprints, site plans, and staking information
- Set and verify control points, hubs, and offsets
- Communicate grade and layout information clearly to operators and field crews
- Monitor and ensure accuracy during earthwork, paving, and utility installation
- Maintain daily records of measurements and site activities
- Other duties as required.
Education
- High school diploma or GED, preferred.
Work Experience
- 2 years of experience in grade checking, surveying, or GPS Machine Control, Total Stations and or Tablet Data Collector
- Experience working with Trimble GPS, Topcon, or similar.
- Drone License Part 107, preferred.
- Experience utilizing Civil 3D design software to complete project needs
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to wear a full body harness and work at heights while tied off.
- Ability to work, day, swing, and night shifts (occasionally extended hours).
- Ability to work in constant exposure to outside elements, in all weather conditions.
- Ability to work in safety sensitive construction setting, including exposure to moving machinery and heavy equipment.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a team in a fast-paced and complex environment.
- Ability to squat, crawl, and work in awkward positions/confined spaces.
Physical Demands
- Physical dexterity, stamina, and excellent hand-eye coordination with ability to: grasp, assemble, and lift objects, stand, sit, and walk for extended periods over uneven surfaces, squat, bend, climb ladders onto equipment or other objects, and potentially lie down.
- Lifting, pushing, pulling of heavy items weighing up to 50 lbs. or more.
About Granite Construction Incorporated
Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.
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Notice to Staffing Agencies
Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is the GPS Field Technician position at granite located?
This GPS Field Technician role at granite is based in Tucson, Arizona. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the GPS Field Technician role at granite full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a GPS Field Technician role in the 00002 Granite Construction Company department at granite.
Which team or department does the GPS Field Technician at granite belong to?
This GPS Field Technician position is part of the 00002 Granite Construction Company department at granite. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the GPS Field Technician job at granite posted?
This GPS Field Technician position at granite was posted on Sep 24, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
GPS Field Technician
granite
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