Field Data Technician – VA

Osmose Inc.; Stet (MO); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 38,573,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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. is looking for Field Data Technicians to collect field data on utility and telecom facilities. This outdoor role requires hiking between span distances and may involve overnight travel, with home weekends and occasional longer assignments.

The position trains you on required duties, safety practices, and technical data capture. Candidates should be comfortable with equipment, maps, and field data reporting in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Outdoor fieldwork with data collection and data quality
• Must lift 15–20 lbs regularly
• Willingness to travel and stay away from home as needed

Responsibilities

• Work outdoors to collect field data for fiber optic and utility projects.
• Submit organized data: maps, notes, photos.
• Operate and maintain tablets, cameras and measurement tools.
• Represent Osmose professionally in the field.
• Communicate daily with project management team.
• Work safely and independently in the field.

Skills

Outdoor data collection

GPS map reading

Excellent communication

Travel overnight

Tablet/computer use

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical background preferred

Tools

Tablet computer

Measuring tools

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 the Virginia 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 preferred
• Basic knowledge of telecommunications andor 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

• 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

Equal Opportunity

Osmose is an Equal Opportunity employer EOE MFDisabledVet