Job Title: Construction Field Support
Job Description
Install, configure, and calibrate GPS machine control systems on heavy equipment. Perform site localizations, base/rover setups, and field diagnostics. Troubleshoot hardware and software issues to maintain system accuracy and uptime. Train operators and site personnel on GPS hardware, software, and machine guidance systems. Conduct routine equipment maintenance, testing, and calibration. Collaborate with sales, engineering, and service teams to support customer needs. Document installations, service activities, troubleshooting, and training. Communicate effectively with operators, surveyors, project managers, and engineers. Follow all job-site safety protocols.
Responsibilities
Install, configure, and calibrate GPS machine control systems on heavy equipment.
Perform site localizations, base/rover setups, and field diagnostics.
Troubleshoot hardware and software issues to maintain system accuracy and uptime.
Train operators and site personnel on GPS hardware, software, and machine guidance systems.
Conduct routine equipment maintenance, testing, and calibration.
Collaborate with sales, engineering, and service teams to support customer needs.
Document installations, service activities, troubleshooting, and training.
Communicate effectively with operators, surveyors, project managers, and engineers.
Follow all job-site safety protocols.
Essential Skills
Installation
Mechanical skills
Troubleshooting
Multimeter usage
Electrical skills
Construction knowledge
Preventive maintenance
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with major GPS machine control or surveying platforms (e.g., Trimble, Topcon, Leica).
Experience in construction surveying.
Strong understanding of coordinate systems, site calibration, and construction staking concepts.
Ability to independently diagnose electrical, sensor, and communication issues using diagnostic tools.
Experience training operators or field personnel on technical systems.
Why Work Here?
Join a growing company that offers the opportunity to travel and receive a per diem. Enjoy comprehensive benefits including dental, health, and vision insurance, as well as paid time off.
Work Environment
This role requires extensive travel, approximately 75% across U.S. construction job sites. Be prepared to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions. The position involves 70-80% hands-on, physical field work.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Los Angeles, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $130000.00/yr.
100% covered medical for contractor and their dependents Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Los Angeles,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2026.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.