New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce
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.
Responsibilities 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.
Qualifications
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.
Benefits 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.
Application Process Apply online at www.newulmmn.gov. For questions, contact the Human Resources Office at 507‑359‑8235.
Application deadline is 4:00 PM on January 25th.
EOE
Contact Information
310 1st North Street
New Ulm, MN 56073
507‑359‑8235
507‑359‑9752
Additional Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Information Technology
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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.
Responsibilities 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.
Qualifications
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.
Benefits 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.
Application Process Apply online at www.newulmmn.gov. For questions, contact the Human Resources Office at 507‑359‑8235.
Application deadline is 4:00 PM on January 25th.
EOE
Contact Information
310 1st North Street
New Ulm, MN 56073
507‑359‑8235
507‑359‑9752
Additional Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Information Technology
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