Field Technician 1 | Make Ready Engineering

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Richfield (OH); On-site; Full time

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company seeks a Field Technician 1 for Make Ready Engineering in Richfield, OH. This entry-level role focuses on utility infrastructure verification and requires a high-school diploma. Candidates must demonstrate basic office skills and a willingness to learn new technologies. Benefits include competitive pay and exceptional training opportunities.

Benefits

Group health plans

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

401k with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid parental leave

Employee Educational Scholarship

20% discount on all services

Qualifications

• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Must have a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle report.
• Willingness to learn mapping collection software applications.

Responsibilities

• Operate as a lone worker or part of a pair of technicians.
• Perform field audits and accurately record observations.
• Travel up to 100% for on-site job duties.

Skills

Proficiency in basic office applications

Data entry

Communication

Education

High-school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Company: Davey Resource Group, Inc.

Locations: Richfield, OH, Akron, OH, Cleveland, OH

Additional Locations: Northeastern Ohio

Work Site: On Site

Req ID: 212669

Compensation Data

Starting Rate: $19-$20 per hour

Travel and Lodging Provided

$35/day Meal Per Diem*

Overtime: Time and a half after 40hrs/wk, average work week 45 hours

• 6-hour working minimum and hotel stay
  
  

Position Overview

The UAM Field Technician 1 is responsible for planning, designing, verifying locations, inspecting, or otherwise capturing information related to utility infrastructure. This is an entry-level position, and individuals are expected to progressively learn and apply technical information and new skills under general supervision. Work assignments involve applying routine procedures to solve common challenges. This role provides our utility clients with the services and solutions needed to manage their assets efficiently and effectively by performing the duties described. This position is an individual contributor role working in a field environment.

Job Duties

• Operate as a lone worker when required, demonstrating independence and self-sufficiency. *
• Operate as one of a pair of technicians when required, demonstrating ability to collaborate work scheduling, hours, and work locations. *
• Fulfill weekly production targets to meet client expectations and timelines. *
• Perform field audits of existing utility infrastructure by visually identifying, inspecting, and recording information. *
• Operate hand-held computers, GPS units, cameras and/or other field technology. *
• Accurately record field observations. *
• Positively and effectively communicate with property owners and agencies to arrange for necessary access and work. *
• Drive, operate, and maintain a company vehicle in a variety of terrains and surfaces (including ATVs). *
• Read and follow maps; navigate (in vehicle and on foot) through a variety of terrains and in all types of weather using a GPS, map, compass, or other methods. *
• Recognize unacceptable safety risk conditions and hazards related to the work environment, federal standards, and client specifications. *
• Review and/or correct data integrity errors within the GIS Database. *
• Comply with all safety regulations and meet safety requirements in order to complete work safely. *
• Perform light maintenance on utility infrastructure, utilizing hand tools.
• Use a fiberglass measuring stick to accurately measure heights on utility poles.
• Collaborate with others (Project Managers, Supervisors, Coordinators, Technicians, and Administrators).
• Ensure the proper care and maintenance of any vehicle and equipment assigned including regular inspections, maintenance checks, and prompt reporting of any issues to the appropriate supervisor or maintenance personnel.
• React safely and appropriately in emergency situations.
• Report and respond timely and accurately to the supervisor. *
• Participate in employee and professional training events as assigned.
• Travel (75%-100%) for on-site job duties. *
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and work rules.
  
  

Qualifications

• Required: A high-school diploma or equivalent.
• Required: Demonstrated proficiency in basic office applications and data entry. Must be willing to learn mapping collection software applications.
• Required: Read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Effectively and clearly communicate and present information one-on-one and in a group.
• Required: Perform basic arithmetic computations.
• Required: Apply understanding to carry out detailed instructions. Identify, address, and resolve problems involving multiple variables and varied situations.
• Required: Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Required: Valid driver’s license along with a clean Motor Vehicle Report. Must attend and pass the Davey Driver’s Safety Course.
• Preferred: Prior electric utility or communications industry experience
• Preferred: Prior experience working outdoors
• Preferred: Electric hazard identification, electric equipment identification, or communication equipment identification capability.
  
  

Additional Information

What We Offer [Benefits]:

We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology, and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience for employees at all levels.

• Group health plans*
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance*
• Life insurance*
• Paid parental leave
• 401k with up to a 4% company match**
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Opportunity to buy company stock at a 15% discount
• Holidays and paid time off*
• Payroll savings plan*
• Charitable matching gift program*
• Employee referral bonus program*
• Employee Educational Scholarship*
• Davey Family Scholarship*
• 20% discount on all Davey services*
• Cell phone discounts*
• Vehicle purchase discount program*
• Plus, so much more!
• All listed benefits available to eligible employees on Day 1.
• Union employees are not eligible for a 401k plan, but may be eligible to join pension plans negotiated by their local union.
  
  

Company Overview

Divisional Overview

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

Utility Asset Management is a division of Davey Resource Group, Inc. (DRG), a Davey company. Davey has been employee-owned since 1979. Our engineering, field services, inspection, and construction teams help keep the world connected, supporting the infrastructure of our electric utility and communications partners. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental and utility infrastructure consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our people, offering industry-leading training, technology, and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

Accommodations: If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at [e-mail].

Employment Type: Permanent

Job Type: Full Time

Travel Expectations: Up to 100%

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

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