Seasonal GIS Technician: Drone & Field Surveys

Knife River Corporation; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

8 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Knife River Corporation seeks a seasonal GIS Technician in North Dakota to support data collection, surveys, and inventory calculations on project sites. The role involves on-site work, drone-based stockpile surveys, and GIS tooling to measure volumes and ensure quality control.

Typical schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with potential Saturday work and weather-driven schedule changes. Candidates should be able to travel to various ND project locations and maintain all required safety

Qualifications

• General education, problem solving, grammar, and arithmetic consistent with a GED or high school diploma; or equivalent transferable skills.
• Ability to learn survey methods and procedures to obtain proper certifications.
• Ability to learn new software and programs.
• Ability to hold and maintain proper licensure and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime, possible nights and some Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Collect, examine, and evaluate data to determine quality against specifications.
• Conduct stockpile surveys using Trimble and drone technology.
• Measure stockpile volumes using GIS and create inventory calculations.
• Safely perform laboratory tests on materials (Aggregate, concrete, asphalt).
• Meet with field personnel and customers to investigate quality issues and troubleshoot resolutions.
• Travel to project and work site locations as needed.
• Ensure DOT, MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR safety and environmental compliance.
• Commit to safe work practices and report unsafe actions and conditions.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Trimble

GIS software

Drone technology

Job description

Knife River Corporation seeks a seasonal GIS Technician in North Dakota to support data collection, surveys, and inventory calculations on project sites. The role involves on-site work, drone-based stockpile surveys, and GIS tooling to measure volumes and ensure quality control.

Typical schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with potential Saturday work and weather-driven schedule changes. Candidates should be able to travel to various ND project locations and maintain all required safety