Field Data Technician - MN

Osmose Utilities Services; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Production bonuses

Vacation days

Paid holidays

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

401k with company match

Critical Illness Plan

Accident Insurance Plan

Hospital Indemnity Plan

Job summary

Osmose Utilities Services is seeking a Field Data Technician to collect data on electric utility and fiber-optic facilities in outdoor environments. The role involves hiking between spans, recording measurements, maps, and photos, and traveling 1–2 weeks at a time with occasional longer assignments.

Osmose trains candidates for all duties and promotes safety and quality. The position requires routine overnight travel, with home most weekends and potential longer stays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical background preferred.
• Basic knowledge of telecommunications and/or electrical distribution is a plus.
• Knowledge of pole design and NESC requirements a plus.
• Enjoy outdoor work in all weather and capable of lifting 15–20 lbs regularly.
• Proficient reading GPS maps and following procedures in fast-paced environments.
• Willingness to travel and stay away from home for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Work in an outdoor environment to collect field data that supports the engineering and design of fiber optic cable facilities.
• Submit organized, detailed data for each project that could include maps, field notes and digital images.
• Operate and maintain equipment including tablet computer, digital camera, measuring tools and PPE.
• Represent Osmose and our customers professionally in the field.
• Communicate daily with the project management team.
• Work safely and independently.

Skills

Field data collection

Outdoor work experience

GPS map reading

Data documentation

Communication skills

Vehicle handling / transportation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical background preferred

Knowledge of telecommunications/electrical distribution

Tools

Tablet computer

Digital camera

Measuring tools

GPS devices

Job description

Overview

Do you like working independently outdoors? Are you flexible, efficient and in good physical condition? Are you comfortable with technology? Come work for an organization that's over 90 years strong and still growing! Osmose Utilities Services, Inc. specializes in providing services to the electric utility and telecommunications industries on a national scale.

We are currently seeking candidates for Field Data Technicians in Minnesota area!

Field Data Technicians will start at $24.50/hour plus opportunity for hourly bonus with weekly pay! Plus hotel expenses, contract specific pay increase, living allowance and $4-$5/hour untaxed reimbursement for vehicle usage.

Summary of Position

An Osmose Field Technician is responsible for collecting detailed technical information about electric utility and telecommunication facilities and equipment. It is an outdoor position that requires hiking between spans of utility poles to capture data that supports outside plant engineering and various fiber-optic construction projects. Osmose will train the ideal candidate to perform all required duties. This position requires routine overnight travel typically 1-2 weeks at a time away from home. Home most weekends with occasional out of state assignments which may involve longer stays of up to a month at a time if needed.

Responsibilities

• Work in an outdoor environment to collect field data that supports the engineering and design of fiber optic cable facilities. This will include measurements of attachment heights, span distances, angles, etc...
• Submit organized, detailed data for each project that could include maps, field notes and digital images.
• Operate and maintain equipment that would include tablet computer, digital camera, measuring tools and Personal Protective Equipment.
• Work professionally in the field as a representative of Osmose and our customers.
• Communicate effectively and on a daily basis with the project management team.
• Work safely and independent of supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical background preferred.
• Basic knowledge of telecommunications and/or electrical distribution systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of pole design including NESC requirements and general safety practices is a plus.
• Enjoy working outdoors in all types of weather and have the desire to actively participate in physically demanding work lifting 15 to 20 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Basic proficiency with computers including the ability to read, interpret and follow GPS maps.
• Ability to follow process specifications and guidelines in an extremely high-quality, high paced environment.
• Ability to travel and work outside in variable terrain and weather conditions.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Excellent communication skills; both written and oral.
• Present a professional appearance and attitude.
• Demonstrate high work standards and attention to detail with a quality orientation.
• Embrace core values of the company.
• Minimum 1 year of outdoor work-related experience
• Minimum 1 year working in a role that required following a safety program or safety protocols (must provide details)
• Minimum 6 months experience working in a quality-controlled environment (must provide details)
• Minimum 6 months experience traveling to various work locations to include occasional overnight stays
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight

Benefits

Come grow with us! Full-time employees enjoy a benefits package that includes:

• Production bonuses that vary
• Vacation Days
• Paid Holidays
• Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• 401k with company match
• Critical Illness Plan
• Accident Insurance Plan
• Hospital Indemnity Plan

Osmose is an Equal Opportunity employer. EOE M/F/Disabled/Vet