GPS Utility Mapping Specialist

Status:

Full Time (40 hrs per week) Reports to:

Planning & Development Manager Location:

Corporate Office Location Planning & Development Department 420 S. Doolittle Road Edinburg, TX 78542 Description of Duties Travels to various work sites or locations in order to properly map the location of water meters, water lines, boosters, lift stations, etc. into the geographic information system using a handheld GPS unit. Responsible for light maintenance to any company assigned vehicle, keeping the vehicle clean inside and out, etc. Coordinates with the Field Inspector to map the new water structures in new developments. Participates in job specific training and department cross-training, and other various required corporate training programs; Complies with federal and state regulations and all established corporate policies and procedures. Other duties as may be assigned. Job Requirements A self-starting individual who possesses a High School diploma or G.E.D. Must be able to read, write, and follow written instructions. Must have good communications skills, in order to comprehend instructions, and to effectively communicate with customers and employees of the Corporation. Must be fluent in English (written and verbal). Must possess good judgment as well as exercise discretion in the performance of daily duties. Must be able to work between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. during the workweek, with occasional weekends as deemed necessary. Position requires the employee to occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. May occasionally be exposed to extreme heat or cold weather conditions. Position requires the ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, and balance. Must have the ability to frequently lift items up to 25 pounds and/or move items up to 50 pounds. Vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level associated with this position is generally loud.

Preferences:

Fluency in Spanish (written and verbal). Prior experience with GPS mapping. Application Offers of employment will be conditioned upon successful completion of pre-employment screening tests; including (but not limited to) a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. Failure to submit a completed application may cause employment ineligibility.