GIS Technician I

Office Location

Western Operation Center

927 N Hwy 46

Seguin, Texas 78155

What We Are Looking For

GVEC is looking to hire you for the position of GIS Technician I to deliver the unexpected with a willingness to continuously develop yourself, your department, and our organization. As GIS Technician I, you will be responsible for submitting changes and improvements to our GIS model, maintaining the model integrity for our GVEC systems as well as helping improve processes and procedures with workflows and software.

Your Pay

The minimum starting pay for this role is $23.00/hr plus bonuses that are tied to a multitude of organizational benchmarks set forth annually. Pay will be determined by skills, qualifications and experience.

How You’ll Help

- Validate, maintain and ensure the accuracy and reliability of GIS data through quality control process

- Convert and integrate data between various formats and projections for compatibility within GVEC systems

- Collect geographic data using GPS devices and integrate it into GIS databases

- Resolve conflicting data, mapping and connectivity issues through office or field investigation

- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to incorporate GIS data into broader projects

- Provide technical support for GIS software and tools

- Create and maintain documentation for GIS projects, workflows and processes

- Perform computer-aided drafting tasks as needed

- Track utility asset data lifecycle, including inspections and attachments

- Stay current with advancements in GIS technology and best practices through continuous learning

Experience/Skills You’ll Need

- Bachelor’s degree in Geographic Information Science or 2 years of relevant experience

- Familiarity with GIS software (e.g., ESRI ArcGIS); ArcMap and ArcGIS Pro knowledge preferred

- Strong attention to detail and accuracy

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

- Effective problem solving and troubleshooting abilities

- Ability to manage conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment

- Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and integrity

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team

- Willingness to work overtime if necessary

- Comfortable working primarily in an office environment

- Basic proficiency with Window operating systems

Preferred Experience/Skills

- Experience with NISC mapping and staking software

- Knowledge of work order and service order processing

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

- Electric utility and fiber modeling/construction knowledge is a plus

- Ability to read and interpret staking sheets

Our Purpose and Culture

GVEC proudly provides Electric, Internet, HVAC, Solar and Battery Storage and Electrician services in and around South-Central Texas. We have high expectations for our team members and in turn, support them with an excellent total rewards package and advancement opportunities. We want people who offer talent, a positive attitude, creative ideas and strong work ethic to deliver unexpected results.

We are a team of high achievers who hold each other accountable in exceeding our customers’ expectations and empowering the communities we serve. That accountability culture is what has helped us build an environment of honesty, teamwork, and support, resulting in employees surrounded by coworkers who are dependable. We focus on accomplishing our goals with an outward mindset: being mindful of how our work and actions impact others, as well as seeing people for who they are and the unique value their perspective brings to us as a whole.

Your Benefits

- Medical Plans

- 10% 401K Match

- Financial Incentives and Rewards

- Wellness Program

- Paid Vacation

- Paid Holidays

- Employee Development

- Community Impact

- Work-Life Balance

Application Deadline: January 19, 2026

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