GIS Drafter

Description

Universal Services Telecommunications Technicians, LLC is a local, privately owned, and operated construction company that specializes in directional drilling, property restoration, and aerial placement. We have been in business since 1998 and have installed over two thousand job sites each year since. We currently run multiple directional drilling, installation/maintenance, and restoration crews across the state. Each team is equipped with state of the art, well maintained vehicles, and machinery. We offer competitive pay, full benefit package and fun, productive work environment.

Pay And Benefits

Universal Services is proud to offer a full benefits package that includes:

• 100% Employer Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance.
• 100% Employer Paid Basic Group Life and AD&D Insurance.
• $500 HSA contribution to eligible medical plans.

Additional Voluntary Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• 401(k) with up to a 4% Employer Match
• Medical Insurance 
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Additional Life and AD&D Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Legal and Identify Theft Protection

Pay Range: $22.00-$32.00/hour

GIS Drafter I is an entry-level drafting role supporting Universal Services’ engineering and permitting operations. This role is responsible for accurately creating telecom construction drawings in a GIS environment, adhering to customer requirements and permit authority standards. As part of a collaborative team, the GIS Drafter I plays a critical role in turning field-collected data into accurate and detailed maps to support construction, permitting, and recordkeeping efforts.

Aap/Eeo Statement

Universal Services Telecommunications Technicians, LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Universal Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Requirements

Drafting & Mapping

• Perform communications construction drawings using GIS software (Esri/ArcGIS)
• Redraw customer designs into GIS templates using established standards
• Map existing utility lines and plan for utility relocations
• Research and incorporate parcel data, easements, and landmarks
• Prepare permit-ready maps to meet agency-specific standards

Data Collection & Communication

• Work closely with field collectors to confirm project details
• Load projects into ArcGIS and set up job boundaries
• Understand telecom construction data and terminology
• Communicate clearly with collectors and engineers to clarify design needs

Gis Database Management

• Perform feature creation, attribution, and updates within datasets
• Apply internal QA/QC standards to ensure high-quality submissions
• Interpret new build, as-built drawings, and engineering plans for conversion into GIS
• Update Smartsheet or similar tools to track mapping progress

Developmental Learning

• Understand internal processes for map handoffs, documentation, and tracking
• Gain experience with various business units (Aerial, Underground, BAU, & 10G)
• Participate in basic permit research and learn agency-specific requirements
• Ride along with field collection teams to observe real-world asset gathering

Requirements

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience (2+ years in telecom or GIS)
• Familiarity with ArcGIS, Esri, 3GIS, or similar software
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Smartsheet, ArcTools, etc.)
• Ability to interpret plat maps, parcel data, and basic telecom layouts
• In-office presence required (non-remote role)
• Monday–Friday schedule with flexibility for deadline-driven evenings/weekends