Field Data Technician – NY

Osmose Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Production bonuses

Vacation days

Paid holidays

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401k with company match

Critical Illness Plan

Accident Insurance Plan

Hospital Indemnity Plan

Job summary

Osmose Utilities Services Inc offers field data technician roles in the New York area. The position involves outdoor data collection for electric utility and telecommunications projects, including measuring heights, distances and angles, and documenting data with maps and photos.

You will train to perform duties and may travel overnight, returning home most weekends while supporting various fiber optic and outside plant projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical background preferred
• Knowledge of telecommunications or electrical distribution systems is a plus
• Enjoy outdoor work in all weather and perform physically demanding tasks
• Ability to read GPS maps and follow measurements accurately
• Must be able to travel and stay away from home for extended periods

Responsibilities

• Collect field data outdoors, including heights, distances, angles for fiber optic and utility projects
• Submit organized data with maps, notes and digital images
• Operate and maintain tablets, cameras and measuring tools
• Work professionally as a field representative and communicate with project management
• Travel overnight as needed and work independently with minimal supervision

Skills

Outdoor work

Communication skills

GPS/map reading

Independent work

Safety protocols

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tablet computer

Measuring tools

Digital camera

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 thats 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 New York area Field Data Technicians will start at 2450hour plus opportunity for hourly bonus with weekly pay Plus hotel expenses contract specific pay increase living allowance and 4 5hour 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 preferredBasic knowledge of telecommunications andor electrical distribution systems is a plusKnowledge of pole design including NESC requirements and general safety practices is a plusEnjoy 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 basisBasic proficiency with computers including the ability to read interpret and follow GPS mapsAbility to follow process specifications and guidelines in an extremely high quality high paced environmentAbility to travel and work outside in variable terrain and weather conditionsMust have reliable transportationExcellent communication skills; both written and oralPresent a professional appearance and attitudeDemonstrate high work standards and attention to detail with a quality orientationEmbrace core values of the companyMinimum 1 year of outdoor work related experienceMinimum 1 year working in a role that required following a safety program or safety protocols must provide detailsMinimum 6 months experience working in a quality controlled environment must provide detailsMinimum 6 months experience traveling to various work locations to include occasional overnight staysAbility to work independently with minimal oversight

Benefits

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 MFDisabledVet