Geographical Information System (GIS) Tech

The ComTran Group, Inc.•Buford, GA

5d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The ComTran Group is a full-service provider of infrastructure construction services to the energy and communication industry with committed values to safety, quality, and customer service. We are looking for a Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Technician.

Requirements

Must have basic knowledge of GIS and GPS principles, automated mapping, and data conversion
Ability to stand, walk, or hike for extended periods of time and long distances while operating
electronic devices, bend, reach, and move to carry items weighing up to 30 lbs.
Good computer skills and proficiency working in various software applications.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Forms, OneDrive), Power
Working knowledge of health, safety and environmental protection practices and procedures as they apply to related construction processes.
Possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work outside in all weather conditions and in various hours of the day or night.
Have and maintain a valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
Must successfully complete drug screening and background check.
Organizational skills and high attention to detail is a must.
Ability to work and hike in rugged terrain and inclement weather.
Ability to safely drive/operate a 4x4 vehicle.
Ability to travel throughout various states as needed.
Strong work ethic with desire to work in a production environment.
Minimum of 2 years of experience working in OSP projects (preferred)
Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acceptable.
Live within 100 miles from zip code 30518

Nice To Haves

Experience with Trimble Terrasync and Terraflex software is a plus.
Bachelor’s degree in Geographical Information Systems, geography, engineering, computer science, or related discipline (preferred)
Electric utility and telecommunications experience preferred.
Proficient use of Trimble Terrasync and Terraflex, or other GIS software experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform GIS data collection using different techniques according with project requirements.
Provide real-time, updated, and quality data, to support fiber optic installations by diverse methods (directional drilling, plow).
Plan and execute daily goals meeting quality, time, and budget.
Performs field inspections on new and existing communication and power systems.
Review GIS databases to minimize data integrity errors.
Collecting as-built data for fiber optic projects.