Field Technician

Asplundh Engineering Services; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Legal plan

EAP

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee discounts

Job summary

Asplundh Engineering Services (AES) seeks a Field Technician to conduct field surveys on electric utility projects, collecting GPS data and notes. The role is outdoors, with flexible hours to fit assignment needs and travel within Georgia.

Responsibilities include post-construction inspections, evaluating Joint Use candidacy, and coordinating with licensees. You will report to the Project Manager and share updates regularly, while safely operating the company vehicle.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Basic understanding of aerial electric distribution equipment.
• Proficient with GPS units and uploading field data to cloud storage.
• Computer literacy required.
• Ability to navigate to multiple locations using mapping apps.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather and on uneven ground.
• Ability to drive long distances.

Responsibilities

• Gather field data on aerial electric distribution lines via GPS surveys.
• Perform post-construction inspections to verify compliance with specs.
• Assess utility structures for Joint Use candidacy with Telecom.
• Coordinate ride-out meetings with third-party licensees.
• Report progress to the local Project Manager.
• Provide nightly/weekly task updates to the team.
• Safely operate and maintain the company vehicle.

Skills

GPS survey equipment

Field surveys

Excel

Driver's license

Outdoors work

Education

Lineman experience or surveying experience

High school diploma or GED

Tools

GPS equipment

Job description

Description

Field Technician Opportunity with Asplundh Engineering Services (AES)

Advance Your Career with AES

Don't wait for opportunities to happen. Energize your career with us! Join the AES team and get started on a rewarding career with best-in-industry training, systems, and tools— in addition to serious room for advancement.

About Asplundh Engineering Services

Asplundh Engineering Services leverages more than 100 years of experience to provide a superior, single-point solution for engineering, design, planning, and testing services to transmission, distribution, substation, and renewable infrastructure markets across the United States. We source and integrate the collective might and expertise of our team members to ensure best-in-class, end-to-end service.

Comprehensive Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage starting day one
• Retirement plan
• Company-provided life insurance
• Supplemental life insurance with spouse and child coverage options
• Choice of voluntary Aflac supplemental insurance programs
• Long-term disability
• Pre-paid legal plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Various employee discount programs and resources

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

The Field Tech will be responsible for conducting field surveys on electric utility projects and will be required to keep detailed notes, measurements, and field surveys. Surveys will be conducted using GPS survey equipment and mechanical measurement devices. This position is results-driven, and hours are flexible to the needs of the assignment.

• Gather field data on aerial electric distribution lines and structures via GPS survey equipment.
• Perform post-construction inspections of existing electric facilities to evaluate compliance and determine if new construction was built to spec.
• Conduct assessments of electric-owned utility structures to determine candidacy for Joint Use by Telecommunications parties.
• Coordinate with third-party licensees to arrange ride-out meetings on proposed surveys.
• Report to locally based Project Manager for assignments and progress updates.
• Communicate with the team with nightly/weekly reports to ensure all tasks have been completed.
• Safely operate and care for a company provided vehicle.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have a basic understanding of aerial electric distribution equipment and communication lines.
• Technologically proficient to be able to navigate the GPS unit’s operating system and handle uploading field data to a cloud-based drive.
• Must have understanding of computers.
• Be able to navigate a vehicle to various locations using mapping applications.
• Must have a current valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work in an all-weather environment. Most work is completed outdoors.
• This position requires a significant amount of time standing or walking. Jobs may require navigating uneven ground depending on location.
• This position requires the ability to safely drive for extended periods of time.

Education & Experience

• Experience using common Microsoft Excel commands and navigation.
• Prior experience as a lineman or surveying distribution and/or communication lines.

Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications

• A valid Driver's License is required.

Travel Requirements

• Regional travel is required, as needed.
• This is a field position and requires frequent travel around the state of Georgia.
• Overnight stays are necessary on occasion.

About Us

Asplundh Engineering Services (AES) brings over 100 years of expertise to deliver top-notch engineering, design, planning, and testing services for transmission, distribution, substation, and renewable infrastructure markets across the U.S.

An Asplundh Company

As part of the Asplundh family, AES benefits from extensive resources and a century of experience. Together, we provide utilities with comprehensive end-to-end services, from design to construction, testing, and maintenance, ensuring reliability and peace of mind.

Our Commitment

At AES, we believe in tackling challenges together with our customers, leveraging our collective experience and resources to achieve success in every project.

Important Information For Applicants

• Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC and its family of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any legally protected characteristic.
• If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 3656.
• Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which include background screening, drug testing, and employment eligibility verification.
• Compensation determination is based on market data, job scope and individual qualifications.
• We offer a competitive total rewards package inclusive of health and welfare and retirement benefits, as well as paid time off and holiday pay benefits.
• Unsolicited resumes without an executed agency agreement become the property of the company.