GIS Technician
$58,000–$81,000 year
On-sitePleasant Grove, Utah, United States
Job Summary
Gather, compile, and maintain stormwater, water, sewer, and street program data using GIS, GPS, and CAD tools. Inspect Public Works infrastructure, including uneven terrain and trenches, while operating vehicles and equipment. Oversee GPS data collection, assist with utility locating and marking, and manage asset management systems, digitized maps, and recordation. Resolve conflicts with contractors and the public, present findings to diverse audiences, and ensure compliance with environmental laws and city policies. Supervise employees as needed and perform duties requiring physical effort such as lifting and prolonged sitting.
Required Qualifications
- Graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in Engineering, Geographic Information Systems, or related field
- Valid Utah Driver's License
- Knowledge of field engineering principles and construction practices applied to public works infrastructure projects
- Knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures involved in the operation and maintenance of water, sewer, irrigation, stormwater, pavement, concrete, and other City owned assets
- Knowledge of computer spreadsheets, asset management, databases, GIS/CAD programs (ESRI), SCADA, radio, and GPS systems
- Some understanding of construction materials and specifications used in the construction and maintenance of the assigned responsibility
- Some understanding in the proper application of the MUTCD, ATSSA Work Zone Safety guidelines, and OSHA
- Ability to establish and maintain appropriate records and reports
- Ability to use mathematical data in the analysis of assigned projects
- Ability to prioritize needs and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, other employees, and the public
- Skill in written and oral communications and in the operation of a computer and its various programs
- Occasionally may require work before or after regular business hours and work on weekends
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