Field Data Technician — Outdoor Utility & Fiber Mapping

Osmose Utilities Services; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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 for the Kentucky area. This outdoor role involves collecting field data on electric utility and telecom facilities, presenting detailed project data, and traveling up to 1–2 weeks at a time with occasional longer assignments.

Training is provided, with hotel expenses and per-diem support. The position requires physical ability to lift 15–20 lbs, comfort with GPS maps, and strong communication skills while representing Osmose in

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.
• 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

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 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.

Skills

Outdoor data collection

GPS map reading

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Travel readiness

Safety-conscious

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tablet computer

Digital camera

Measuring tools

PPE knowledge

Job description

Osmose Utilities Services, Inc. is seeking Field Data Technicians for the Kentucky area. This outdoor role involves collecting field data on electric utility and telecom facilities, presenting detailed project data, and traveling up to 1–2 weeks at a time with occasional longer assignments.

Training is provided, with hotel expenses and per-diem support. The position requires physical ability to lift 15–20 lbs, comfort with GPS maps, and strong communication skills while representing Osmose in