Technician, Mapping I
About The Position
This entry-level position performs mapping work under the close guidance and direction of a Mapping Technician II, Senior Mapping Technician, or Supervisor. The Technician interprets and maps verbal and written instructions, rough sketches, and data collected by Engineers, Planners, Estimators, or Surveyors; consults standard maps of cities, subdivision plats, railroads, and highways when preparing new maps; and reproduces and revises maps as changes occur. The role maintains up-to-date distribution maps of Electric and Gas systems and may prepare base maps for job drawings from provided data. It may also assist with occasional reduction of field survey notes and field checking. The Technician checks and updates CAD maps and database attribute files with Work Order/Project designs ranging from simple to moderately complex, reviews designs for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with mapping standards, and reports issues to a designated Mapping Technician II, Senior Mapping Technician, or Supervisor. The role transfers project design landbase information to CAD maps and database attribute files when necessary, maintains the customer-to-transformer link within the mapping system, learns mapping software and its interaction with AutoCAD, and manages the Enterprise Work Asset Management system, assets, and locations. Other related work may be assigned when the employee is capable and qualified to perform it safely. Candidates must pass an oral or written examination or performance test covering the stated qualifications. After completing one year and successfully completing the Progression Training Requirements, an incumbent automatically progresses to the Technician, Mapping II (8945) job classification.
Responsibilities
- Interpret and map verbal and written instructions, rough sketches, and data collected by Engineers, Planners, Estimators, or Surveyors.
- Consult standard maps of cities, subdivision plats, railroads, and highways when preparing new maps.
- Reproduce and revise maps as changes occur and maintain up-to-date distribution maps of Electric and Gas systems.
- Prepare base maps for job drawings from provided data, as needed.
- Assist with occasional reduction of field survey notes and field checking.
- Check and update CAD maps and database attribute files with Work Order/Project designs ranging from simple to moderately complex.
- Check Work Order/Project designs for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to mapping standards, and notify a designated Mapping Technician II, Senior Mapping Technician, or Supervisor of issues.
- Transfer project design landbase information to CAD maps and database attribute files when necessary.
- Maintain the customer-to-transformer link within the mapping system.
- Learn mapping software operations and how the mapping software interacts with AutoCAD.
- Manage the Enterprise Work Asset Management system, assets, and locations.
- Perform other related work that the employee is capable and qualified to safely perform as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
