Travel-Ready Outdoor Field Data Specialist

Osmose Utilities Services; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Production bonuses

Vacation Days

Paid Holidays

Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401k with company match

Critical Illness Plan

Accident Insurance Plan

Hospital Indemnity Plan

Job summary

Osmose Utilities Services, Inc. is seeking Field Data Technicians to collect detailed technical information on electric utility and telecom facilities. This outdoor role requires hiking between spans and traveling 1–2 weeks at a time.

Osmose will train the right candidate; start at $24.50/hour with weekly pay, potential bonuses, travel reimbursements and living allowances. Home weekends with some longer assignments.

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 field work

Data collection

GPS navigation

Communication skills

Independent work

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical background preferred

Job description

Osmose Utilities Services, Inc. is seeking Field Data Technicians to collect detailed technical information on electric utility and telecom facilities. This outdoor role requires hiking between spans and traveling 1–2 weeks at a time.

Osmose will train the right candidate; start at $24.50/hour with weekly pay, potential bonuses, travel reimbursements and living allowances. Home weekends with some longer assignments.