Machine Guidance Specialist - Kiewit Equipment Services

Overview

Lead tech team to deploy and support machine control/survey systems.

Key Responsibilities

• complex install
• calibration
• troubleshooting
• warehouse coordination
• demand forecasting
• sop production

Tasks

-Maintain a culture of prioritizing safety and quality over everything. Consistently train and uphold this commitment. -Step in for complex installs, critical calibrations, or high-priority troubleshooting as needed. -Coordinate with warehouse teams on kits, spares, and vendors to minimize downtime. -Forecast demand, allocate technicians and hardware, manage coverage, and balance competing site needs. -Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required. -Track team metrics, capture lessons learned and drive process improvements. -Produce SOPs, quick references, and toolbox talks; deliver trainings at all levels within the company, as required -Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.

Requirements

• gnss/rtk
• total station
• excel
• driver's license
• planning
• 4+ years

What You Bring

-Strong planning and resource allocation skills; adept with scheduling, workload balancing, and setting SLAs/KPIs. -Solid mechanical/electrical aptitude (12/24V, CAN bus, sensor mounting, harness routing); reads schematics and OEM docs. -Valid driver’s license; comfortable on active jobsites and in variable weather. -Must be able to interact professionally with all levels of management -Work productively and meet deadlines timely -Deep working knowledge of GNSS/RTK, UTS/total station workflows, radios/data links, and in-cab control systems. -Confident decision-maker with excellent stakeholder communication and escalation judgment. -Must be able to work regularly scheduled hours and occasional irregular hours aligned to project needs (overtime/night/weekend possible) -Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment. -Proficient with ticketing and asset systems; strong Excel/Outlook/reporting skills; clear written documentation. -Regular, reliable attendance -Will manage a diverse workload; must be able to handle stress and immediate deadlines -Frequent travel to project locations -4+ years with machine control/survey technology (Trimble/Topcon/Leica or similar) in heavy civil; 1–2+ years leading field techs/crews or equivalent lead responsibilities. -Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs and climb on/around machines with PPE

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About Kiewit

-It evolved into a massive employee‑owned network operating across North America, delivering projects valued in the billions. -Today it specializes in transportation, water/wastewater, power, oil, gas & chemicals, building, industrial, marine and mining sectors. -Signature projects include New York’s 63rd Street Tunnel, Baltimore’s Fort McHenry Tunnel, T‑Mobile Park in Seattle, and major renewable energy sites. -Its marine division undertakes dredging, coastal resiliency and naval base work, while energy teams deliver gas, power delivery and renewables. -With deep roots in engineering‑led construction, it is known for tackling the kind of ‘impossible’ projects that reshape cities and industries.

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