Utility Field Technician: Outdoor Data & Surveys

Sigma Technologies, Ltd.

Athens (OH)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision plans

401(k) plan with company matching

Paid holidays, vacation & sick time

Education and professional licensing

Job summary

Sigma Technologies in Athens, OH is seeking a Utility Field Technician to collect data on overhead power-distribution infrastructure across Southern Ohio, Western West Virginia, and Eastern Kentucky. This outdoor, field-based role requires travel, independence, and attention to safety while documenting poles, lines, transformers, and attachments.

You will use maps, GIS and mobile data-collection tools, upload field notes and photos, and plan daily routes with project teams.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience in utilities, power distribution, telecommunications, construction, surveying, inspection, GIS or field data collection preferred but not required.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation of field conditions.
Comfort using mobile devices, email, maps, electronic forms, and data-collection apps.
Ability to read maps, follow routes, navigate rural locations.
Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills.
Reliable personal transportation, valid license and insurance meeting minimum requirements.
Ability to complete background, drug and driving-record checks.
Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Conduct field surveys of overhead power-distribution facilities.
Locate, inspect, photograph, measure, and document poles, power lines, transformers, attachments, and related infrastructure.
Record pole conditions, equipment information, attachment details, clearances, and surrounding field conditions.
Use maps, mobile devices, GIS-based applications, and electronic data-collection tools to locate facilities and document information.
Upload accurate photographs, measurements, field notes, and other required project information.
Plan daily routes and manage assigned work efficiently in the designated field area.
Communicate with project management, engineering, and design teams regarding field conditions or access concerns.
Follow all company, customer, traffic, and field-safety requirements.
Perform other related duties as assigned.