- Please note: Our positions are posted in multiple areas of the U.S. to attract the best talent to fill our roles. Our Corporate Office location is in Iron Mountain, MI. Unless you are within a commutable distance to, and would like the option to work from this office, this position will be 75% remote/work-from-home, and 25% in the field.
Why CCI? CCI Systems, Inc. is an Employee-Owned Telecommunications Company based in Iron Mountain, MI with 60 years of industry knowledge and experience. Our outstanding team-based work culture and environment has allowed us to grow, develop, and retain long-term employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, competitive pay, flexibility, paid on the job training, professional development, and inspire you to be bold, yet accountable. We value our employee’s hard work and determination and REWARD results all while having fun!
Our mission is to make life better by connecting people through innovative communication systems.
CCI Technical Engineering Services is seeking a GIS Technician to complete GIS based project tasks by creating plan sets and models utilizing various GIS software for various projects within the Utility Design, Civil Engineering, and Environmental sectors and create land base drawings for construction drawings. The ideal candidate will come from a professional background of GIS field data collection and map creation and may have previously worked with utility companies. They will also be very organized, have a great eye for details, and be able to work very well in partnership with our Technical Engineering Services Leadership teams. We offer a collaborative environment with a great work culture that encourages learning and pushes you to rise to the next level!
Responsibilities
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The GIS team is responsible for obtaining available data from Municipal, County, State, and other government agencies for projects.
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Obtain and compile field data to create a construction plan.
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Creating land base maps for utility projects.
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Meeting with Project Designers to review project data to input into ESRI or similar software.
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Assist with research, compile, analyze, and create reports of geographic information from various government and private data sources and enter and maintain a GIS database.
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Travel up to 25% to project sites for field data collection with possible overnight stays as necessary.
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Learn and implement new software programs based on project or process improvement needs.
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The ability to meet strict deadlines.
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Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by TES Leadership.
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Ensure confidentiality of company information.
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Creates and promotes the company image through exercising sound and ethical business practices as related to employees, the public and customers. This includes ensuring that service and quality provided to customers is satisfactory.
Qualifications we are looking for
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Highly motivated, organized, and excellence-seeking candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree in Geography, or equivalent field of study. High school diploma or equivalent required.
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2-3 years’ experience in GIS field data collection and mapping; Experience with Utility Engineering, Communications, Power Distribution, and Gas a plus!
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Advanced knowledge of ESRI software (ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online) required.
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Basic understanding of Utility design and engineering concepts a plus!
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Strong knowledge of Land Survey Equipment and Data Collection-based Software.
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Travel up to 25% to project sites for field data collection with possibility of overnight stays is required.
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Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record.
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Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office; Excel, Outlook, Teams, Word, etc.
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Demonstrated track record of process improvements using new techniques, technology, or concepts.
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Willingness and ability to learn new software programs for project needs and departmental success.
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Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills and ability to work well with a diverse group of people.
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Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
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Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple projects seamlessly with excellent attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines.
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to work well and efficiently with a wide variety of people.
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Highly responsible, resourceful, and self-motivated.
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The ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
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Must be detail-oriented with ability to multitask and shift priorities as needed.
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Ability to embrace corporate values, understand the company vision, and exemplify CCI leadership behaviors.
Shift is full-time, 40 hours per week minimum, Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm CST. Must be flexible, and willing and able to work outside of normal business hours as needed.