Outside Plant CAD Drafter

Position Title:  Outside Plant CAD Drafter

Department:  Drafting

Reports To:      Drafting Supervisor    

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

General Summary:

This position will be based out of the headquarters office in Bismarck, ND. This position is intended for an individual who has training or experience using multi-software platforms for geospatial related drafting tasks. Skills include, but are not limited to using AutoCAD Map, AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS Pro, and QGIS.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with team members to complete project related drafting
• Utilize initial rough designs, preparing working documents through guidance of processes and procedures
• Basic understanding of the concept or have experience compiling sheet sets through software use tools
• Perform varied data gathering and entry to create, display, maintain, and update databases, coverages, and linkages to various Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases
• Use techniques to manipulate, extract, locate and analyze geographic data using buffers, clipping, joining tables, and managing relationship classes
• Produce geospatial exhibits or maps for project related needs
• Have a strong work ethic, able to effectively manage multiple priorities and adapt to change within a fast-paced environment
• Regular, reliable, consistent, and punctual attendance is required
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required to fulfill job function or as assigned

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of AutoCAD commands, including block editing, 1-2 years related work minimal and/or knowledge of ArcGIS Pro Map Layouts, Online publishing and geodatabase function, 1-2 years related work minimal
• Knowledge of QGIS as alternate platform to ArcGIS Pro
• Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, utilized for plan and profiles
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge of company policies, procedures, products, and services
• Knowledge of company safety policies and procedures
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate well with a positive & friendly manner both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrate the ability to accept responsibility for and work under occasional stressful situations with frequent interruptions
• Demonstrate the desire to learn new skills as technologies change
• Demonstrate the ability to multi-task
• Perform other duties and responsibilities to fulfill job function or as assigned

Education and Experience:

• Associate degree in drafting related field and/or associate or bachelor’s degree in geography. Related work experience preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

0-24%

25-49%

50-74%

75-100%

Seeing: Must be able to read computer screen and various reports. 75-100%

Hearing: Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with customers and business contacts. 75-100%

Standing/Walking: 0-24%

Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling: 0-24%

Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: 0-24%

Fingering/Grasping/Feeling: Must be able to write, type and use phone system. 75-100%

Note:  The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.