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 & BenefitsAnnual 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 SummaryR-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 LikeQuickly 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.
