GIS Technician

GIS Technician – New Ulm Public Utilities

Posted: 01/04/2026

The New Ulm Public Utilities Commission is seeking a detail-oriented, full-time GIS Technician to support the City’s electric, gas, water, wastewater, and steam utilities. This on-site position plays an important role in maintaining accurate utility asset data and supporting capital planning and maintenance projects.

Work with engineering and operations staff to update GIS maps, integrate GPS and field-collected data, manage utility datasets, support CAD drafting, and develop internal and public-facing GIS tools using Esri technology. This position offers a mix of fieldwork, data management, and technical mapping for candidates who enjoy hands‑on, varied work.

• Associate degree or certificate in GIS, Geography, Computer Drafting, or a related field.
• Experience with Esri ArcGIS Pro, GPS-based data collection, basic CAD drafting, and Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s degree, utility GIS experience, ArcGIS Online or Enterprise, SQL/database experience, and drone or LiDAR experience.

Pay range is $31.98–$41.06 per hour, depending on qualifications.

Competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, LTD/STD insurance, flexible spending accounts, health care savings plan, PERA, deferred compensation plans, educational incentives, EAP, and generous leave programs.

Apply online ulmmn.gov. For questions, contact the Human Resources Office at 507‑359‑8235.

Final date to receive applications is 4:00 PM on January 25th.

EOE

• 310 1st North Street
• New Ulm, MN 56073
• 507‑359‑8235
• 507‑359‑9752

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Information Technology