GIS Technician

We have an opening in our Engineering department for an GIS Technician. We are passionate about the environment while delivering life sustaining high quality water service to families and communities. We embrace progress provide training & development to inspire success in every aspect of our business and addition we provide a competitive benefits package and 401(K).

Job Description

The GIS Technician is responsible for providing excellent service to our customers shareholders and employees by assisting with the creation and maintenance of the Company distribution mapping and GIS data. The GIS Technician has primary responsibilities in the following areas:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PRINCIPAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs GIS editing in support of the ongoing Basic-to-Advanced mapping projects.

Performs GIS editing to add as-built information from completed developer water main extensions new service assets and capital water main projects.

Performs GIS editing to reflect maintenance activity such as asset replacement.

Provides support for Engineering in GIS design of WISC water main projects (Water Infrastructure Surcharge projects)

Responds to requests for information pertaining to GIS distribution mapping and facilities.

Adds and populates new attributes within the Geodatabase.

Completes field GPS collection support and training.

Completes field locating water system assets.

Assists the operations field staff with GIS technical support.

Performs special projects as assigned.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Associates degree in GIS or related field preferred

Experience working ArcGIS preferred

Experience working in Data based Management System software including ESRI GIS SDE data structures preferred

Knowledge of water distribution systems preferred

Must be proficient in general office software

Be detail oriented

Ability to communicate effectively

Maintain effective relationships

Periodic travel with occasional overnight stays across state operations and division locations.

Compensation Type

Hourly Wage

Compensation Range

Grade 3 - Hourly

$ 23.99 - 38.41

Primary Work Location

93 Industrial Park Road
Saco Maine 04072
United States

Work Environment and Physical Demands Code

B - Blend

EEO Statement
Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability genetics pregnancy gender gender identity sexual orientation marital status protected veteran or other status protected by federal state and local laws.

Required Experience:

IC