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GIS Technician

Austin Utilities

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Location: Austin, MN
Type: Full Time
Posted: 05/18/2018
Deadline to Apply: Open - no deadline given by employer
Payrate: $29.33 - $34.50/hr

Job Summary:

Austin Utilities is seeking a talented and self-driven GIS Technician to join our Engineering Services team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, operating, and maintaining the GIS system for the water, natural gas, electric, and fiber-optic utilities. Responsible for GIS program planning, coordination, GIS mapping, database management, and application development. Prepares drawings, recording and filing of engineering documentation, required in-field location of buried utilities, routine and complex technical engineering related work in the areas of water, natural gas, electric and fiber optics lines, distribution system components and utility facilities in the office and in the field.

Duties:

  • Develop, operate, and maintain a GIS system for the water, natural gas, electric, and fiber-optic utilities.
  • Performs routine and complex technical engineering related work in the planning and recording of water, natural
    gas, and electric utility infrastructure.

Qualifications:

  • The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited technical or community college in in Geographic
    Information Systems (GIS) or related field such as Geography, Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering,
    Computer Science with an emphasis in GIS coursework and training and minimum of two years full-time experience
    with GIS mapping and database management using ESRI ArcGIS software or its equivalent for a municipal or utility
    type application; or any equivalent combination of education and experience;
  • Possess a current and valid driver’s license.
  • Submit to random drug testing requirements.

To Apply:

Please complete the GIS Technician Application Packet here (application and supplemental questionnaire). Forward your application package and resume to: E:mail: kimd@austinutilities.com or Mail: Austin Utilities, Attn: Human Resources, 1908 14th St NE, Austin MN 55912.