Travel Meter Tech & Field Services Specialist

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel covered

Housing stipend

Per diem

Company vehicle

Health insurance

Job summary

Davey Resource Group, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, seeks a motivated field technician to travel within the client service territory and perform meter data collection and asset analysis for electrical and telecom infrastructure.

You will inspect meters, replace analog meters with smart meters, and maintain safety standards while using Google Suite for reporting. The position offers hotel coverage, housing stipend, per diem, and company vehicle support.

Qualifications

• Stand/walk/hike for extended periods and lift up to 25 lbs.
• Knowledge of Google Suite (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Presentations, Forms).
• Possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions and at various hours.
• High school diploma and valid driver's license required.
• Organizational skills, excellent communication, and high attention to detail.
• Ability to travel; rugged terrain and inclement weather.
• Clean DMV driving record and ability to drive a 4x4 vehicle.
• Discipline or completion of an approved apprenticeship preferred.
• Electric utility and telecommunications experience preferred.
• Prior experience working with electrical meters.

Responsibilities

• Work with leading electrical and telecom companies to analyze infrastructure.
• Inspect and catalog electrical meters to create asset data sets for clients.
• Provide accurate data collection/reads of electrical meters.
• Safely swap old meters with new smart meters.
• Understand document management systems, filing, and scanning.
• Plan daily goals while meeting quality, time, and budget constraints.
• Identify electrical/communication utility equipment and potential hazards.
• Review and maintain effective production reports for clients.
• Understand and comply with safety regulations to maintain a strong safety record.
• Travel within service territories as needed.

Skills

Strong analytical & problem-solving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Davey Resource Group, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, seeks a motivated field technician to travel within the client service territory and perform meter data collection and asset analysis for electrical and telecom infrastructure.

You will inspect meters, replace analog meters with smart meters, and maintain safety standards while using Google Suite for reporting. The position offers hotel coverage, housing stipend, per diem, and company vehicle support.