Traveling GIS Technician- Maple Grove, MN

Requisition
13169
-Posted
08/03/2026

- Operations Production

- Operations

- TM021-Maple Grove,MN

- Field

- Individual Contributor

- 100%

Are you a GIS Road Warrior with a spirit of adventure? At Tel Com 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 Maple Grove, MN).

Travel:
Willingness and ability to travel up to 100% of the time along project corridors stretching from Minnesota through Iowa to Illinois.

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

• Update and maintain GIS databases for underground fiber optic networks
• Digitize fiber routes, ducts, manholes, handholes, splice points, and cabinets
• Interpret construction drawings, as-built plans
• Take and uplaod required photes
• Upload required docs to GIS map locations
• Validate and reconcile field data with design documentation
• Perform spatial analysis to support fiber route planning and expansion
• Coordinate with field engineers and construction teams for data verifiation
• Maintain attribute data including cable size, fiber count, splice details, and asset IDs
• Ensure compliance with telecom mapping standards and data quality control
• Generate maps, reports, and KMZ files for planning and operations teams

• 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

• 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

• Fiber optic cables (single-mode / multi-mode)
• Conduits and ducts
• Handholes and manholes
• Access points and termination panels
• 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
- Maple Grove, MN 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.