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# Traveling GIS Field Technician

- **Company:** TelCom Construction, LLC
- **Location:** Clearwater, MN, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $52,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** AutoCAD, ArcGIS (Software), Spatial Databases, Intrusion Detection Systems, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, PostGIS, Quantum GIS (QGIS), Spatial Data Infrastructures, Scripting
- **Published:** June 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gaxh2r

## About the Role

+ Diploma or Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geomatics, Surveying, Civil Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field

 + 1-3 years of GIS experience (telecom or utilities preferred)

 + Proficiency in ArcGIS or QGIS

 + Experience working with fiber network data or utility mapping

 + Knowledge of underground infrastructure mapping standards

 + Ability to read fiber design drawings and as-built documentation

 + Understanding of coordinate systems and spatial data accuracy

 + Travel is required

 + Locating experence preferred

 + Valid drivers License

 + Ability to walk long distances

 + Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Preferred Skills

 + Experience with fiber management systems and network inventory tools

 + Familiarity with AutoCAD for interpreting engineering drawings

 + Knowledge of spatial databases (e.g., PostgreSQL / PostGIS)

 + Basic scripting skills (Python) for GIS automation

 + Understanding of telecom standards and right-of-way mapping

## Description

At TelCom Construction, the GIS Technician - Underground Fiber is responsible for mapping, updating, and maintaining accurate geospatial records of underground fiber optic infrastructure. The role supports telecom network planning, design, construction, and maintenance teams by ensuring fiber routes, ducts, handholes, and related assets are accurately documented in the GIS system., + Perform spatial analysis to support fiber route planning and expansion

 + Coordinate with field engineers and construction teams for data verifiation

 + Maintain attribute data including cable size, fiber count, splice details, and asset IDs

 + Ensure compliance with telecom mapping standards and data quality control

 + Generate maps, reports, and KMZ files for planning and operations teams


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