Outdoor Field Data Technician - Travel & Data Capture

Osmose Utilities Services, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Production bonuses that vary

Vacation Days

Paid Holidays

401k with company match

Critical Illness Plan

Accident Insurance Plan

Hospital Indemnity Plan

Job summary

Osmose Utilities Services, Inc. is seeking Field Data Technicians for outdoor data collection across Minnesota. The role involves hiking between spans to capture data for outside plant engineering and fiber-optic construction projects.

Training will be provided; travel is common, with 1–2 week shifts away from home and some longer assignments. The position starts at $24.50/hour with weekly pay, potential hourly bonuses, and allowances for travel and vehicle use.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical background preferred.
• Basic knowledge of telecommunications and/or 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

Responsibilities

• Work in an outdoor environment to collect field data that supports the engineering and design of fiber optic cable facilities.
• 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.

Skills

Outdoor work

GPS maps

Data collection

Communication skills

Safety protocols

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

GPS devices

Measuring tools

Tablet computer

Job description

Osmose Utilities Services, Inc. is seeking Field Data Technicians for outdoor data collection across Minnesota. The role involves hiking between spans to capture data for outside plant engineering and fiber-optic construction projects.

Training will be provided; travel is common, with 1–2 week shifts away from home and some longer assignments. The position starts at $24.50/hour with weekly pay, potential hourly bonuses, and allowances for travel and vehicle use.