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. The role consults standard maps of cities, subdivision plats, railroads, and highways when preparing new maps; reproduces and revises maps as changes occur; and maintains current distribution maps for Electric and Gas systems. Using provided data, the Technician may prepare base maps for job drawings and assist with occasional reductions of field survey notes and field checking. The position 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 adherence to mapping standards, and reports issues to a designated Mapping Technician II, Senior Mapping Technician, or Supervisor. The Technician transfers project design landbase information to CAD maps and database attribute files when needed, maintains customer-to-transformer links in the mapping system, learns the mapping software and its interaction with AutoCAD, and manages 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 one year and successful completion of the Progression Training Requirements, an incumbent automatically progresses to the Technician, Mapping II (8945) job classification.
Requirements
- Entry-level position performed under close guidance and direction of a Mapping Technician II, Senior Mapping Technician, or Supervisor.
- Must pass an oral or written examination or performance test covering the stated qualifications.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
- After one year, successful completion of the Progression Training Requirements is required for automatic progression to Technician, Mapping II (8945).
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 the operation of the mapping software and how it interacts with AutoCAD.
- Manage Enterprise Work Asset Management system assets and locations.
- Perform other related work that the employee is capable and qualified to perform safely as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
