Field Data Technician - MN

Osmose Utilities Services

Madison (WI)

On-site

USD 33,000 - 36,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Production bonuses vary

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, Inc. is seeking Field Data Technicians to collect field data about electric utility and telecom facilities. This outdoor role involves hiking between pole spans to capture data for outside plant engineering and fiber‑optic construction projects.

The position requires routine overnight travel, typically 1–2 weeks away, with weekends at home and occasional longer stays. Osmose provides training to perform all duties and additional per diem reimbursements and housing

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 safety practices is a plus.
Ability to lift 15–20 lbs regularly.
Read and follow GPS maps.
Follow process specifications in a high-quality, fast-paced environment.
Willingness to travel and work outdoors in variable conditions.
Must have reliable transportation.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Professional appearance and attitude.
Strong attention to detail and quality orientation.
Embrace company values.
At least 1 year of outdoor work experience.
At least 1 year in a safety-conscious role.
At least 6 months in a quality-controlled environment.
Ability to travel to various work locations with occasional overnight stays.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Work in outdoor environments to collect field data for engineering and design of fiber optic facilities.
Submit organized data including maps, field notes and digital images.
Operate and maintain equipment such as tablets, cameras, measuring tools, and PPE.
Represent Osmose professionally in the field.
Communicate daily with the project management team.
Work safely and independently.

Skills

Excellent communication

Reliable transportation

Independence in field work

Physical stamina

GPS/map literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical background preferred

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.

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