GIS /GPS Mapping Intern

OzarksGo • Fayetteville, AR

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

OzarksGo, based in Fayetteville, Arkansas, is a telecommunications subsidiary of Ozarks Electric Cooperative, offering all-fiber gigabit internet and premium television and telephone services to Northwest Arkansas and Northeast Oklahoma. This is an internship position working no more than 80 hours a month. Eligible applicants must be enrolled in an accredited university/college program.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited university/college program.
• Must have better than average math skills and technical interest.
• Must be able to increase knowledge and skill in technical matters through on the job training.
• Must be able to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Must be able to effectively present information either by correspondence or in face-to-face situations.
• Must be able to apply problem-solving techniques to oral or written instructions.
• Must have valid driver's license without violation, which would prohibit insurability.
• Must be able to operate a vehicle in unfavorable road conditions.
• Must be familiar with working on computers in Windows environment.
• Must be able to use Handheld Trimble unit.
• Must be able to walk and/or hike in varied terrain.
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ArcGIS and Trimble Pathfinder and Terraflex is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Using handheld Trimble devices to accurately locate (sub-meter accuracy) all underground fiber path access points such as Pedestals, Vaults, handholes and Flowerpots for Phase 1 and 2 fiber construction builds located in Arkansas and Oklahoma.
• Working according to the original build order of the construction project using construction map books and iPad map viewer information.
• Assisting in tagging the pedestals to help cross reference real world assets to the GIS fiber database.
• Noting changes from the map books to the actual construction so the database can be updated.
• Noting the access address field for each path access point that they collect.
• Performing other such duties as requested or required by the position.
• Performing any other duties assigned in order to fulfill the objectives of OzarksGo.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED