R-2 Contractors

TOPCON GPS / GNSS TRAINER

Charlotte, NC
Full Time
Civil
Experienced
R-2 CONTRACTORS
TOPCON GPS / GNSS TRAINER
Data Collector & Machine Control
Position: GPS Trainer
Location: Nationwide / project jobsites
Travel: 75–100%
Reports To: Department Manager
Employment Type: Full Time
Compensation: $125,000–$150,000 annually

Compensation & Benefits

Annual Salary: $125,000-$150,000, depending on experience (DOE).
  • Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) with employer match up to 3%.
  • 80 hours of paid time off (PTO) annually.

Position Summary

R-2 Contractors is seeking an experienced Topcon GPS/GNSS Trainer to provide hands-on instruction and technical support across nationwide construction projects. This role supports construction layout, field data collection, digital modeling, and GPS machine-control systems, helping surveyors, grade checkers, equipment operators, foremen, and project teams use Topcon technology accurately and efficiently. The successful candidate will combine advanced Topcon data collector proficiency, machine-control expertise, mechanical aptitude, and practical training skills.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Deliver classroom and field-based training on Topcon GPS/GNSS receivers, base/rover systems, data collectors, coordinate systems, localization, stakeout, topographic/as-built collection, terrain models, and machine control.
  • Train surveyors, grade checkers, machine operators, foremen, and other field personnel; tailor instruction to varying levels of technical experience.
  • Support project setup, job files, control points, data import/export, coding, digital terrain models, construction surfaces, and consistent field data-collection practices.
  • Train crews in setup, calibration, operation, and troubleshooting of Topcon machine-control systems on excavators, dozers, motor graders, and other GPS-controlled equipment.
  • Assist with loading and verifying 3D models and machine-control files; troubleshoot GNSS reception, radio/network communications, sensors, antennas, and related components.
  • Diagnose equipment, software, and workflow issues; assist with configuration, testing, verification, and field-level technical support.
  • Document recurring technical issues and develop procedures to improve consistency, accuracy, and field productivity.
  • Collaborate with project managers, survey teams, equipment personnel, and technology providers to resolve issues and support project requirements.
  • Support John Deere machine-control workflows and apply mechanical aptitude when diagnosing equipment-related issues.

Required Qualifications

  • Demonstrated proficiency with Topcon GPS/GNSS equipment, Topcon data collectors, field software, and machine-control technology.
  • Practical experience with construction positioning, coordinate systems, benchmarks, site calibration, and localization.
  • Experience with machine-control equipment and strong mechanical aptitude; familiarity with John Deere machine control.
  • Ability to interpret construction plans, survey data, surfaces, and digital models.
  • Strong troubleshooting, communication, teaching, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability and willingness to travel nationwide to project sites approximately 75–100% of the time.
  • Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with MAGNET Field and MAGNET Office software and related office-to-field workflows, CAD, or Civil 3D.
  • Experience preparing, editing, managing, and verifying 3D machine-control models.
  • Background in heavy civil construction, construction surveying, or training equipment operators and survey crews.
  • Knowledge of GNSS base stations, network RTK, radios, and cellular corrections.
  • Related surveying, construction, engineering technology, or technical education.

Physical & Travel Requirements

  • Travel frequently to active construction jobsites throughout the United States.
  • Work outdoors in varying weather conditions and safely navigate active construction sites.
  • Lift and handle survey/GNSS equipment and related accessories.

What Success Looks Like

Quickly assess a project’s GPS/GNSS and machine-control workflows, identify technical issues, and train field teams to use Topcon systems confidently, accurately, and with minimal supervision.

Our Culture — Pride, Grit & Own It

At R-2 Contractors, our core values are Pride, Grit, and Own It. We take pride in quality work, bring grit to challenging projects, and own our commitments and results. We value team members who are hungry to learn and contribute, humble enough to work collaboratively, and smart in how they communicate and solve problems.

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