Field Technician I - Power Pole Data Collection

Socket.dev; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Field Technician I to support outside plant design for power and telecom infrastructure. You will execute field work orders, collect data by visually inspecting equipment, and map data according to established fielding guidelines to ensure quality and timeliness.

Requirements include an Associate degree in a technical field or two years of related training, the ability to read engineering schematics, strong communication skills, and a willingness to travel overnight.

Qualifications

• Education: Associates Degree in a technical field or 2 years of related training/experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend engineering schematics.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Able to work in all weather conditions.
• Willing to travel overnight during the week.
• Dependable transportation and valid driver's license and insurance.
• Able to pass a background check/drug test/driving record check.
• Computer literate – Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Execute work orders for fielding of infrastructure while meeting quality, time, and budget constraints
• Collect data by visually identifying, inspecting, and recording equipment and structures in the field
• Map data collected and apply established fielding guidelines, processes and procedures
• Handles other duties as assigned

Skills

Reading schematics

Strong communication

Driver's license

Computer literacy

Education

Associates Degree in a technical field

2 years related training/experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Description

Position Description:

The Field Technician performs a variety of tasks in support of outside plant design for power and telecom companies. He/she should have a basic knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures used in the field and will rely on established guidelines, processes and procedures to perform the functions of the job.

The Field Technician I:

• Execute work orders for fielding of infrastructure while meeting quality, time, and budget constraints
• Collect data by visually identifying, inspecting, and recording equipment and structures in the field
• Map data collected and apply established fielding guidelines, processes and procedures
• Handles other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Education & Experience: Typically requires Associates Degree in a technical field or 2 Years of related equivalent training/experience
• Ability to read and comprehend engineering schematics
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Able to work in all weather conditions
• Willing to travel overnight during the week
• Dependable transportation and valid driver’s license and insurance
• Able to pass a background check/drug test/driving record check
• Computer literate – especially Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
• Authorized to work in the United States

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to endure frequent/lengthy: Driving, standing, walking long distances (5 miles or more in a day), navigating rough terrain on foot and lifting/balancing objects that may weigh up to ~20 lbs. and require the use of upper extremities and back muscles; work in proximity to moving vehicles in the right of way.
• Must be able to endure sitting for prolonged periods of time, including driving in a vehicle.
• Must have the physical ability to perform activities such as visually identifying, inspecting, and measuring objects as well as transcribing notes in proximity to moving vehicles in the right of way; these activities require close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Must have the physical ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word and convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, often in a group setting.
• Must have the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.

Pay is commensurate with experience and education. Sigma is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate based on an employee’s race, color, gender, sexual preference, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, or any other classification protected by law.

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of a job. The individual may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated on this description.

This document does not constitute an employment agreement between Sigma and the employee and is subject to change by Sigma as the needs of the organization and/or the requirements of the function change.