About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience in GIS and field mapping within the telecommunications industry. You will support the Mapping/GIS department by verifying fiber infrastructure data. This is a part-time role, limited to 80 hours per month, based in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
What you'll do#
- Locate underground fiber path access points, including pedestals, vaults, and handholes, using handheld Trimble devices.
- Work from construction map books and iPad map viewers to follow build orders.
- Tag pedestals to cross-reference physical assets with the GIS fiber database.
- Document changes between map books and actual construction to ensure database accuracy.
- Record access address fields for each path access point.
- Represent the company professionally when interacting with members and the public.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited university or college program.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver's license and the ability to drive in unfavorable road conditions.
- Comfort working on computers in a Windows environment.
- Strong math skills and a technical interest.
- Ability to read and follow written or oral instructions and solve problems.
- Experience with ArcGIS, Trimble Pathfinder, and Terraflex is preferred.
- Ability to work outdoors in varied terrain and weather conditions, including extreme heat or cold.
- Ability to lift or move up to 25 pounds regularly, and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Location & details#
- Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Part-time, limited duration, paid internship.
About OzarksGo
OzarksGo operates as a telecommunications subsidiary of Ozarks Electric Cooperative. The company provides fiber gigabit internet, television, and telephone services to residents in Northwest Arkansas and Northeast Oklahoma. It was founded in 2016 and maintains its headquarters in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The organization employs 41 people.
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