Knife River Corporation · 1 day ago
SUR GIS TECHNICIAN
Grand Forks, ND
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelKnife River Corporation is a leading construction materials producer and contractor committed to its people. The SUR GIS Technician role involves collecting and analyzing geographic information, preparing maps, and ensuring compliance with various regulations.
Building MaterialConstructionConsulting
Responsibilities
Collect information about specific locations using GPS equipment, aerial photography and other digital remote sensing techniques
Revise existing maps and charts, making all necessary corrections and adjustments
Compile data required for map preparation, including aerial photographs, survey notes, records, reports and original maps
Determine volumes of various aggregate material stockpiles utilizing GPS equipment and maintain results in specified formats
Inspect final compositions to ensure completeness and accuracy
Determine map content and layout, as well as production specifications such as scale, size, projection and colors and direct production to ensure that specifications as outlined in various state and local ordinances are followed
Examine and analyze data from ground surveys, reports, aerial photographs and satellite images to prepare site maps, aerial-photograph mosaics and related charts
Select aerial photographic and remote sensing techniques and plotting equipment needed to meet required standards of accuracy
Build and update digital databases
Determine scales, line sizes and colors to be used for hard copies of computerized maps, using plotters
Monitor mapping work and the updating of maps in order to ensure accuracy, the inclusion of new and/or changed information and compliance with rules and regulations
Identify and compile database information in order to create maps in response to requests
Produce and update overlay maps in order to show information boundaries, water locations and topographic features on various base maps and at different scales
Research resources such as survey maps and legal descriptions in order to verify property lines and to obtain information needed for mapping
Ensure MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance
Always work safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Requires knowledge of geographic information systems and concepts at a level normally acquired through the completion of a four-year degree in GIS, Geography or similar
Knowledge of geographic information systems (ESRI ArcGIS applications)
Knowledge of web-based GIS map server systems
Familiarity with computer aided design software (Autodesk AutoCAD)
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite Applications
Ability to become licensed to utilize Unoccupied Aerial Systems (UAS)/drones for GPS surveying, mapping, etc
Ability to hold and maintain proper licensure and acceptable driving record
Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime, possible nights and some Saturdays
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Able to work independently and under time constraints
Benefits
Good Pay!
Good Benefits!
Good People!
Company
Knife River Corporation
Knife River is a contracting and construction materials supplying company that deals with marine, highway, and concrete construction.
Founded in 1992
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$277.56M2023-11-06Post Ipo Secondary· $277.56M
2023-06-01IPO
Leadership Team
Glenn R. Pladsen
Chief Excellence Officer
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