GIS Technician
- Pay Rate: $28.00 – $30.00/hour on W2
- Contract Length: 1 Year
- Location: Salt Lake City, UT 84104 (Hybrid)
Raise is currently hiring a contract team member on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader.
Responsibilities
- Verify and update records as needed to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Collaborate with external partners (contractors, utilities, agencies) to facilitate smooth communication and coordination of operations.
- Analyze historical data, utility records, and other related materials to resolve discrepancies.
- Assist in troubleshooting any issues related to GIS systems or document control processes.
- Ensure operational workflows involving GIS and document control are executed efficiently, meeting project deadlines and operational needs.
- Enter proposed pipe into the GIS mapping system.
- Prepare design drawings for main extensions and replacement projects.
- Gather and compile information and data for use in engineering and other tasks.
- Prepare simple right-of-way descriptions using property plats and survey data and prepare right-of-way exhibits.
- Perform simple GIS spatial and data queries and analysis and creates reports from the GIS system.
- Assist with corrections in the GIS mapping system.
- Create new map data through digitization or by direct input of coordinate information using the principles of cartography including coordinate systems, longitude, latitude, elevation, topography, and map scales.
Top 3 Required Skills
- Entry level GIS experience and basic understanding of GIS concepts.
- Problem resolution, analytical and detail oriented with a focus on accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and handle changing and emerging priorities with minimal supervision.
Qualifications
- Minimum Highschool diploma or equivalency required.
- GIS certification/degree is preferred.
- Utility or local government organization experience.
- GPS/survey, or CAD design experience.
- 1-3 years of experience with GIS work preferred.
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
- Ability to lead, collaborate, or work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams.
Nice to Have Skills
- Prior experience with ArcGIS Pro
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