GIS Field Technician

Job Duties

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Work with leading electrical and telecommunication companies and their utility systems to provide analysis of infrastructure. Inspect and catalog utility assets to create accurate and consistent utility asset data sets for our clients. Providing utility companies real-time, updated, and quality data, to help improve service and reliability. Perform light GIS editing and manipulating of utility company’s data. Understand the use of document management systems, filing, and document scanning. Execute and plan daily goals while meeting quality, time, and budget constraints. Learn to identify electrical/communication utility equipment and potential hazards. Review and/or correct data integrity errors within GIS databases. Understand and comply with all safety regulations to maintain a successful safety record. Ability to travel throughout various service territories both within and out of state, as needed.

**** $1,000**** Bonus after 6 months of excellent field service

Qualifications

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Ability to stand, walk, or hike for extended periods of time and long distances, bend, reach, and move to carry items weighing up to 25 lbs.

Knowledge of Google Suite (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Presentations, Forms).

Possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work outside in all weather conditions and in various hours of the day or night.

High school diploma and valid driver’s license required.

Organizational skills, excellent communication skills, and high attention to detail.

Ability to work and hike in rugged terrain and inclement weather.

Clean DMV driving record and ability to safely drive in all weather and terrains

Completion of a two-year college or technical school degree in geography, GIS, a related discipline, or the completion of an approved apprenticeship program preferred.

Electric utility and telecommunications experience preferred.

Proficient use of computers using ESRI, ArcGIS Desktop, or other GIS software experience preferred. including Field Maps

Additional Information

The ideal candidate would be comfortable with traveling from location to location within the client’s service territory. Candidates must be comfortable working full time with a minimum of 40 - 45 hours per week. Compensation based on experience. Continual training and development offered. Pre-employment drug screen, motor vehicle records screen, criminal

background screen, and Social Security # verification required. MKS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans are encouraged to apply. . We encourage you to take ownership of your future.

MKS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

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Employment Type: 1099 Contract

Job Type: Full Time

Travel Expectations: Up to 100%

You will need to have your own small SUV or light weight pickup truck. 4x4 preferred.

Schedule:

10 hour shift

Monday to Friday

Overtime

Application Question(s):

This position requires extensive travel throughout the state of SC.

Are you okay with the compensation

range for this position? (Please refer to job post)

Experience:

Outdoor work: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

100% (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 45 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Daytona Beach, FL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $17 - $19