Field Data Technician – WV

Osmose Inc.; Stet (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; 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. is seeking Field Data Technicians to collect detailed field data on electric utility and telecommunications facilities. The role requires outdoor data collection, hiking between spans, and reporting with maps, notes, and images.

The position offers training, weekly pay with bonus opportunities, and occasional overnight travel, often 1–2 weeks away from home, with weekends at home. Must be physically capable and dependable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical background preferred.
• Basic knowledge of telecommunications or electrical distribution systems is a plus.
• Comfort working outdoors in various weather; physically able to lift 15–20 lbs regularly.
• Ability to read and follow GPS maps and process specifications.
• Willingness to travel overnight for 1–2 weeks and stay away from home.

Responsibilities

• Work in outdoor environments to collect field data supporting engineering and design of fiber optic facilities.
• Submit organized detailed data for each project including maps, field notes, and photos.
• Operate and maintain tablets, cameras, and measurement tools.
• Represent Osmose professionally with customers in the field.
• Communicate daily with project management.
• Work safely and independently without supervision.

Skills

Outdoor field work

Data collection

Strong communication

Independent work

Professional appearance

Attention to detail

GPS map reading

Safety protocols

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical background preferred

Tools

GPS maps

Tablet computer

Digital camera

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 West 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

Osmose is an Equal Opportunity employer EOE MFDisabledVet