Utility Field Technician – Storm Damage Inspection

ontrackcommunications; Louisiana (MO); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

OnTrack Communications LLC is seeking a field-ready technician to inspect utility poles and lines after natural disasters, identifying damage and hazards to support restoration crews. The role requires reporting hazards and documenting conditions with mobile devices and GPS, enabling prioritized repairs.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work outdoors in challenging weather and terrain.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather and difficult terrain.
• Knowledge of utility infrastructure preferred.
• Physical ability to walk over debris, climb poles, and work long shifts.

Responsibilities

• Inspect poles, lines, transformers for storm damage.
• Identify and report safety hazards such as downed wires or leaning poles.
• Document conditions using mobile devices and GPS.
• Communicate findings to restoration teams for prioritized repairs.
• Follow all safety protocols and wear required protective gear.

Skills

Outdoor work

Safety protocols

GPS usage

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Job description

About OnTrack Communications LLC

Join a dynamic and innovative team dedicated to designing and maintaining cutting-edge telecommunications infrastructure. We specialize in delivering reliable and high-speed connectivity to communities across the United States.

About the role

• Rapidly assess and inspect utility poles, power lines, and related infrastructure after natural disasters. Identify damage, report hazards, and support restoration crews to safely and efficiently restore power.
• Emergency response work in challenging, post-storm conditions.
• Potentially long, irregular hours including nights and weekends.

What you'll do

• Inspect poles, lines, transformers for storm damage.
• Identify and report safety hazards such as downed wires or leaning poles.
• Document conditions using mobile devices and GPS.
• Communicate findings to restoration teams for prioritized repairs.
• Follow all safety protocols and wear required protective gear.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather and difficult terrain.
• Knowledge of utility infrastructure preferred.
• Physical ability to walk over debris, climb poles, and work long shifts.