OSP Field Collector

Pearce Renewables; Pennsylvania; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy provider seeks a Field Collector in Pennsylvania. The role involves collecting detailed telecommunications data, documenting existing designs, and ensuring compliance with utility standards. Applicants should have at least 2 years in the telecom industry, a strong understanding of fiber networks, and a high school diploma. Flexible working conditions apply, including extensive travel and outdoor work.

Benefits

Competitive hourly compensation

Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision)

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in the fiber-optic/telecommunications industry.
• Must have valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to learn new technical systems and tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed documentation of telecommunications infrastructure.
• Capture accurate measurements of attachment heights and distances.
• Deliver detailed field notes and photographs to the engineering team.

Skills

Knowledge of outside plant activities

Ability to read and understand as-built prints

Good organizational skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Experience with GIS

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

At PEARCE, we\'ve got a career for you. Join the nation’s leading independent service provider for critical telecommunication and renewable energy infrastructure. With over 2,000 team members nationwide, Pearce delivers comprehensive engineering, maintenance, repair, and repowering solutions, ensuring the seamless operation of our nation’s wireless and wireline telecom, commercial and utility-scale solar and wind projects, EV charging stations, as well as large-scale power generation and energy storage assets.

Your Impact

The Field Collector provides supportive engineering services through a highly detailed collection of telecommunications information from the job site. This position requires a working level of knowledge in all technical aspects of fiber networks. The successful candidate is responsible for in-person validation of the existing field design and layout of the OSP telecommunications network to include aerial, buried, and underground fiber network design and layout, underground conduit, handhole, building entrance, and riser facilities.

Core Responsibilities

• Identify, photograph, and document detailed information of required facilities, including cables, poles, terminals, pedestals, handholes, and other outside plant infrastructure
• Capture accurate measurements of attachment heights, span distances, utility structures, and distances from existing/proposed OSP facilities to centerlines, property lines, and curb lines
• Identify power and communication facilities and ownership on utility poles
• Record bonding, grounding, guying, and anchor information
• Deliver detailed field notes and photographs to the engineering team
• Identify relevant obstructions to fiber placement and provide a proposed mitigation strategy
• Understand OSP construction techniques
• Read and understand digital GIS maps, conduit records, and layout drawings
• Effectively utilize tools, such as measuring wheels, height sticks, pull finder, GPS devices, MH/HH hooks, and laser rangefinder
• Be able to use electronic devices, such as iPad, iPhone, laptop, file sharing, and email
• Update completion dates and relevant information in Insite related to the job
• Perform independently with minimal supervision, exercising latitude to achieve daily objectives
• Work with the Engineering and Field Engineering team to complete all job tasks and resolve client issues
• Regular, punctual, and predictable attendance is required to support the needs of the team and the customer

Core Experience

• 2+ years of experience in the fiber-optic/telecommunications/telecom construction industry
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Knowledge of outside plant activities (Fiber Cable Design, Pole Line Construction, Conduit System design), and Make-ready issues
• Knowledge of obtaining rights of way and easements where required, and the ability to make the appropriate notations on the field notes for the desktop teams
• Ability to read and understand as-built prints, and identify conflicts with existing outside plant facilities, select routing of lines and equipment required for projects
• Familiar with GIS (Geographic Information Systems), ESRI, and shapefile functionality
• Able to identify different types of utilities, potential conflicts, and violations based on regulatory standards (RUS, NESC, GO95, NEC, etc.)
• Experienced in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD (a plus)
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation with an acceptable driving record, and be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Good organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to learn new technical systems and tools
• Ability to resolve problems following standard practices, using judgment within defined policies and guidelines

Physical Demands

• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Extensive travel and the ability to work on site for numerous projects in various states
• Ability to work outdoors 95% of the time
• Ability to travel up to 100% of the time, by air or vehicle, and may require overnight stay up to two weeks at a time
• Ability to travel with short notice
• Ability to follow OSHA/State/Local Safety Standards
• Ability to walk up to 3 miles per day on terrain such as gravel, pavement, grass, etc.
• Ability to work in poor weather conditions such as heat, snow, rain, or wind
• Ability to work safely, with or without supervision

Compensation

Compensation: $21.00-$29.00 hourly/DOE

Pearce offers a family-friendly and innovative culture with opportunities for growth, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance), PTO, Paid Holidays, and a company-matching 401(k) Retirement, Life Insurance. We provide company phone, laptop, or tablet (as required for your role) and all necessary tools and safety equipment.

At PEARCE, we are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment that empowers employees to excel and make a meaningful impact, providing a dynamic space for field technicians, service specialists, and corporate professionals to flourish and propel their careers forward within our nationwide presence and expansive service offerings.

Learn more about our corporate and telecom division at www.Pearce-Services.com and our renewables division at www.Pearce-Renewables.com.