Traveling GIS Technician -Minnesota

Telcom Construction, LLC; Blooming Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Paychecks

401(k) w/ Company Match

Stock Purchase Plan

Education Reimbursement

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

TelCom Construction in Minnesota is seeking a GIS Technician – Underground Fiber to map, update, and maintain geospatial records of underground fiber infrastructure. This high-travel role supports telecom network planning, design, construction, and maintenance teams by ensuring fiber routes, ducts, handholes, and related assets are precisely documented in our GIS system.

Location: Minnesota-based, reporting base in Blooming Prairie/Rochester area; Travel: up to 100% across project corridors.

Qualifications

• 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 experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to walk long distances and lift up to 50 pounds

Responsibilities

• Data Collection & Entry: Digitize fiber routes, ducts, manholes, handholes, splice points, and cabinets into GIS databases.
• Documentation & Media Handling: Interpret construction drawings and as-built plans, upload photos, and attach documents to GIS map locations.
• Data Verification & Maintenance: Validate and reconcile field data against design documentation, coordinating with field engineers and construction teams.
• Attribute Management: Maintain detailed asset attribute data, including fiber counts, cable sizes, splice details, and asset IDs.
• Spatial Analysis & Reporting: Perform spatial analysis for route planning/expansion, and generate maps, reports, and KMZ files.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure all mapping adheres to telecom industry standards and data quality control guidelines.

Skills

ArcGIS

QGIS

Fiber network data

Coordinate systems

Reading design drawings

Travel readiness

Fieldwork

Education

GIS / Geomatics / Surveying / Civil Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

PostGIS

Python

PostgreSQL

Job description

Discover a more connected career

Are you a GIS Road Warrior with a spirit of adventure? At TelCom Construction, we are looking for a dedicated GIS Technician – Underground Fiber to join our team. In this high-travel role, you will be responsible for mapping, updating, and maintaining accurate geospatial records of our underground fiber optic infrastructure. You will serve as a key technical resource supporting telecom network planning, design, construction, and maintenance teams by ensuring fiber routes, ducts, handholes, and related assets are precisely documented in our GIS system.

Discover a more connected career

Are you a GIS Road Warrior with a spirit of adventure? At TelCom Construction, we are looking for a dedicated GIS Technician – Underground Fiber to join our team. In this high-travel role, you will be responsible for mapping, updating, and maintaining accurate geospatial records of our underground fiber optic infrastructure. You will serve as a key technical resource supporting telecom network planning, design, construction, and maintenance teams by ensuring fiber routes, ducts, handholes, and related assets are precisely documented in our GIS system. Location: Must reside in Minnesota (reporting base out of Blooming Prairie/Rochester, MN area.) Travel: Willingness and ability to travel up to 100% of the time along project corridors stretching from Minnesota through Iowa to Illinois.

Connecting You To Great Benefits

• Weekly Paychecks
• Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays
• Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
• 401(k) w/ Company Match
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Legal Insurance
• Discounts on gym memberships, pet insurance, and much more!

What You’ll Do

• Data Collection & Entry: Digitize fiber routes, ducts, manholes, handholes, splice points, and cabinets into GIS databases.
• Documentation & Media Handling: Interpret construction drawings and as-built plans, take and upload required photos, and attach documents to specific GIS map locations.
• Data Verification & Maintenance: Validate and reconcile field data against design documentation, coordinating with field engineers and construction teams.
• Attribute Management: Maintain detailed asset attribute data, including fiber counts, cable sizes, splice details, and asset IDs.
• Spatial Analysis & Reporting: Perform spatial analysis for route planning/expansion, and generate maps, reports, and KMZ files for planning and operations.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure all mapping adheres to telecom industry standards and data quality control guidelines.

What You’ll Need

• 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
• All offers contingent on passing a background check, and a drug test/ DOT physical.

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

Key Assets to be Mapped

• Fiber optic cables (single-mode / multi-mode)
• Conduits and ducts
• Handholes and manholes
• Splice enclosures
• Distribution cabinets
• Access points and termination panels

Work Environment

• Field-based GIS work with occasional site visits
• Close coordination with telecom engineers, planners, and construction teams
• May require working with large datasets and tight project deadlines
• Requires travel up to 100% of the time

The wage range for Traveling GIS Technician -Minnesota is $25.00 - $28.00.

Why work with us

Your career here is more than just a job — it's your pathway to opportunity. Our hands‑on training, supportive environment, and responsive leadership connect you to work with purpose. Our commitment to you extends beyond professional development to a safety‑first culture that ensures you can do what you do best, with peace of mind.

Building stronger solutions together

Our company is an equal‑opportunity employer — we are committed to providing a work environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and feel connected.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.