What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS Technician position at US Tech Solutions?
Job Description:
GIS Technician with strong AutoCAD skills to support our Network Underground Services (NUS) team.
This role focuses on the design, creation of specification drawings, and maintenance of underground drawings, ensuring strict adherence to departmental procedures.
The GIS Technician will play a crucial role in producing engineering drawings, updating GIS data, and maintaining drawings to support both the Network Underground Design Engineer and the NUS Test Group.
This position is pivotal in ensuring data accuracy and operational efficiency within our team.
This position requires availability to be in the office four days a week, with flexibility to work remotely for the remainder of the week.
Major Job Responsibilities
Safety First: Prioritize safety in all tasks and lead by example.
Data Management: Input, process, and maintain underground network data using GIS and AutoCAD tools.
Design and Drafting: Prepare high-quality design packages for manhole and vault and other underground facilities, ensuring compliance with company standards.
Project Coordination: Coordinate with other departments and external vendors to resolve design and material issues.
Site Visits: Conduct site visits for project assessments, including pre-construction, during construction, and post-construction phases.
Support Services: Provide support to construction services, project management, and maintenance teams.
Design Review: Participate in design review meetings and provide oversight for engineers and drafters.
Standardization Efforts: Support the company’s design criteria and standardization initiatives.
Permit Coordination: Manage business needs with municipalities around the state, including COA, GDOT, and other municipalities.
Locate Requests: Submit locate requests using Georgia 811’s online EDEN system.
Traffic Control Diagrams: Create MUTCD traffic control diagrams and location maps.
Education Requirements
An associate’s degree or Certificate in GIS is preferred.
AutoCAD training, experience, or certification is required.
Experience
Experience in using AutoCAD for design and drafting is required.
Experience in GIS applications is advantageous.
Experience in creating network underground designs drawings is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Proficiency in AutoCAD and basic GIS knowledge.
Ability to translate verbal and written information into two-dimensional drawings.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Ability to work well in a team environment and build effective relationships.
Strong problem-solving skills and a self-starter attitude.
Must demonstrate the client Values – Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity and Superior Performance.
Desired Qualifications
Experience with 3D modeling software such as Civil 3D is beneficial.
Familiarity with GIS, CYME, Permitting processes with COA and GDOT
Ability to coordinate multiple projects and manage workload effectively.
About US Tech Solutions:
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.
US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran