SUMMARY:
GIS Technicians are expected to have basic level knowledge of GIS programs, spatial and cartographic understanding, and GIS software skills. This is an entry level technical support position, working with Designers, Engineers, GIS Management, and other support staff. The incumbent will perform cartographic displays (ESRI Suite, Autodesk, and other software programs) which support engineering and construction detailed drawings of electrical assets within a production level team environment. Additionally, the incumbent will assist in tracking project status by using web-based mapping tools (ESRI’s ArcGIS Online). This position requires job dedication, team, and individual interactions with driven processes, including QA/QC, and distinct deadlines in order to provide quality to client requested products and services.
Pike Telecom offers a wide variety of benefits including but not limited to Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Paid Time Off; 401(k); Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Employee and Dependent Basic Life Insurance; Employee and Dependent Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment; Short Term Disability; Long Term Disability; Critical Illness; Accident and Whole Life Insurance; Legal Services, Identity Theft, and Cyber Security; Employee Discounts and Service Awards. All health care benefits are available upon election on day one (1) of your employment with Pike.
The compensation range for this position is between $47,840
ESSENTIALDUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare drawings using ESRI’s ArcMap/ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Microstation, or other integrated electronic drawing packages as required
Assist in creating web-based mapping tools (ESRI ArcGIS Online) webapps, webmaps, and dashboards to assist the client and internal use
Fully proficient with the placement and maintenance of graphical features in client GIS systems such as ArcFM, Intergraph FRAMME, Small World, or G-Tech.
Develop a working knowledge of client construction standards and utility information systems.
Develop and maintain drawing standards (fonts, line weights, border sheets, naming conventions, etc.) for use in the companyproduced drawings.
Documentation and report preparations with Microsoft and other industry specific programs such as MS Word, MS Excel, Microsoft Access Database, Fulcrum, Nitro Pro, and Adobe Acrobat.
Assist with implementing and managing field data collection tools and tasks, including the use of GPS devices and execution of post-processing.
Support the maintenance and operation of client’s mapping and GIS applications by maintaining, reporting, and posting work or by gathering data to be inputted by others.
Performother dutiesasassignedbymanagement.
COMPLEXITYOFWORK
Generally routine, established precedents; practices and procedures exist.
RELATIONSHIPOUTSIDEWORKGROUP
Exchange of routine information only.
SUPERVISORYRESPONSIBILITIES
N/A
QUALIFICATIONSToperformthisjobsuccessfully,anindividualmustbeableto performeachessential du tysatisfactorily.Therequirementslistedbelowarerepresentativeoftheknowledge,skill,and/orability required.Reasonableaccommodationsmaybemadetoenableindividualswithdisabilitiestoperformthe essentialfunction s.
REGULARATTENDANCEisrequired.
EDUCATIONand/orEXPERIENCE
Required HighschooldegreeorGED.
Preferred Associatesdegree(AAorequivalentfromtwo-yearcollegeortechnicalschool).
Preferred A Bachelor’sdegree froma four -yearcollegeorUniversityin GIS, Geospatial Science, Geography, Environmental Science, Computer Science and/orGIS CertificationOr equivalent technical experience.
Experience
0-2 Year(s) Experience in GIS and/or CAD programs and working in the GIS utility industry
CERTIFICATIONS,LICENSES,REGISTRATIONS:
N/A
ON-THE-JOBTRAINING
Moderate amount of on-the-job training to use client programs and processes.
LANGUAGESKILLS
A. Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals, operational procedures, etc.
B. Ability to write simple correspondence.
C. Ability to effectively present information in one-on one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICALSKILLS
A Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.
B. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
C. Other ; Understanding of spatial concepts, projections, and query operations.
REASONINGABILITY:
A. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
B. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
OTHERSKILLSANDABILITIES:
Detail-Oriented
Work independently
Team-Oriented
Customer Oriented
PHYSICALDEMANDSThephysicaldemandsdescribedherearerepresentativesofthosethatmustbe met byanemployeetosuccessfullyperformtheessentialfunctionsofthisjob.Reasonable accommodationsmaybemadetoenableindividualswithdisabilitiestoperformtheessentialfunctions.
Howmuchonthejobtimeis spentinthefollowingphysicalactivities?
Stand 1/3 to 2/3 (Frequently)
Walk 1/3 to 2/3 (Frequently)
Sit 2/3 and more (Regularly)
Talk or Hear 2/3 and more (Regularly)
Use Hands to Feel, Handle or finger tools or controls 2/3 and more (Regularly)
Climb or balance None
Stoop, Kneel, Crouch or crawl Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
Reach with Hands and Arms Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
Taste or Smell None
Doesthisjobrequirethatweightbeliftedorforcetobeexerted?If so,howmuchandhowoften?
Up to 10 Pounds Up to 1/3
Up to 25 Pounds Up to 1/3
Up to 50 Pounds None
Up to 100 Pounds None
More than 100 Pounds None
Doesthisjobhaveanyspecialvisionrequirements?
☒CloseVision(clearvisionat20inchesorless)
☒DistanceVision(clearvisionat20feetormore)
☒DepthPerception(three-dimensionalvision,abilitytojudgedistancesandspatialrelationships_
WORKENVIRONMENTTheworkenvironmentcharacteristicsdescribedherearerepresentativeofthose anemployeeencounterswhileperformingtheessentialfunctionsofthisjob.Reasonableaccommodations may be madetoenableindividualswithdisabilitiestoperformtheessentialfu nctions.
Wet,humid conditions(non- weather) Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
Work near moving mechanical parts None
Work in high, precarious places None
Fumes or airborne particles None
Toxic or caustic chemicals None
Outdoor weather conditions Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
Extreme cold (non-weather) None
Extreme Heat (non-weather) None
Risk of electrical shock None
Work with explosives None
Risk of radiation None
Vibration None
Whileperformingthisjob,thenoiselevelintheworkenvironmentis:
Moderate Noise (Examples: business office with typewriters, and or computer printer, light traffic)
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Pike Engineering is an equal opportunity employer
EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled
Pike Engineering is a Non-Union Company
About Us
Founded in 1945, Pike is a leading provider of construction, repair and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies with a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects. We work with hundreds of utility clients across the country, and we continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, manpower and equipment to perform any job.
“Essential” is the one word that sums up who we are, the work we do and what our people mean to us. Each of our employees plays a critical role in ensuring that infrastructure systems are up and running when people and businesses need them.
Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation and exceptional customer service.

As part of the Pike Corporation, Pike Engineering is the nation’s leading engineering, technical services, and consulting company, providing a full suite of engineering and project management services to the electric utility industry, from power engineering to energy delivery. We take pride in providing our diverse utility customer base with integrated and innovative solutions, which are especially important as our energy systems evolve in unprecedented ways. We partner with our clients to help ensure their success. Integrity and a passionate commitment to quality is at our core, and we’ve assembled a proven team of engineers, designers, project managers and technicians with experience in all areas of power and energy to help us exceed client expectations.