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Automated Equipment Tech - Construction

Kokosing, Inc., Fredericktown, OH, United States


Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 50 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For over 75 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $2.8 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.

Job Description
Job Title
Automated Equipment Technician

Department Overview
Kokosing is one of the largest equipment owners in the nation and an industry leader for equipment management. Behind that fleet are several skilled groups working to purchase, maintain, repair and customize equipment allowing us to remain on the cutting edge. One of these includes the Automated Equipment Group, this specialized team manages Kokosing's 3D and survey solutions. This includes grade control systems on various equipment including dozers, excavators, concrete equipment and more. The team also supports Kokosing's survey equipment, including rovers, total stations, scanners, layout robots and even automated structural monitoring.

Duties and Responsibilities

Consistently maintain safe work procedures and habits

Bring a positive attitude and contribute to the team's success

Diagnose/Repair grade control systems on equipment

Perform 3D system installs and measure ups

Keep detailed records during repairs or installs including asset numbers, serial numbers, parts numbers etc

Travel - this group supports Kokosing projects in all market regions. Overnight stays and occasional extended stays should be expected

Train job site personnel on survey or grade control systems

Communicate over the phone with users and diagnose problems using remote support technology

Stringless concrete paving support - i.e. total station setup and checking grade

Education and Experience

Minimum associate's degree preferred

(4+) years similar construction experience, using or managing 3D technology

Roadway/Highway experience is a plus

Mechanical experience is a strong plus

Skills and Abilities

Understand and interpret safety laws and company policies/standards

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Thorough understanding of elevations, grades, offsets

Ability to adapt to changing situations & tasks

Efficient and effective problem solving

Regularly required to stand/walk on uneven ground

Regularly lift / move / carry 25lbs, occasionally up to 50lbs

Field position - regularly working outside, occasionally poor conditions, rain/snow

Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.

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