GIS Technician

We have an opening in our Engineering department for an GIS Technician . We are passionate about the environment while delivering life sustaining, high quality water service to families and communities. We embrace progress, provide training & development to inspire success in every aspect of our business and culture. In addition, we provide a competitive benefits package and 401(K).


Job Description

The GIS Technician is responsible for providing excellent service to our customers, shareholders, and employees by assisting with the creation and maintenance of the Company distribution mapping and GIS data. The GIS Technician has primary responsibilities in the following areas:


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, PRINCIPAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:


• Performs GIS editing in support of the ongoing Basic-to-Advanced mapping projects.


• Performs GIS editing to add as-built information from completed, developer water main extensions, new service assets, and capital water main projects.


• Performs GIS editing to reflect maintenance activity, such as asset replacement.


• Provides support for Engineering in GIS design of WISC water main projects (Water Infrastructure Surcharge projects)


• Responds to requests for information pertaining to GIS distribution mapping and facilities.


• Adds and populates new attributes within the Geodatabase.


• Completes field GPS collection, support, and training.


• Completes field locating water system assets.


• Assists the operations field staff with GIS technical support.


• Performs special projects as assigned.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications


• Associate's degree in GIS or related field preferred


• Experience working ArcGIS preferred


• Experience working in Data based Management System software including ESRI, GIS, SDE data structures preferred


• Knowledge of water distribution systems preferred


• Must be proficient in general office software


• Be detail oriented


• Ability to communicate effectively


• Maintain effective relationships


• Periodic travel with occasional overnight stays across state operations and division locations.

Compensation Type


Hourly Wage


Compensation Range


Grade 3 - Hourly


$ 23.99 - 38.41

Primary Work Location


93 Industrial Park Road
Saco, Maine, 04072
United States


Work Environment and Physical Demands Code


B - Blend

EEO Statement
Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.