Distribution Field Tech 1 - CC

Pike•Hoover, AL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This is the first level of the field technician positions. This position may be a training slot for a Designer and/or CAD position within the organization. The incumbent will be required to work in an outside environment. Pike Engineering is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation and exceptional customer service. Pike Engineering employees play critical roles in ensuring that essential services like electric power, gas, telephone and wireless communications are up and running when people and businesses need them.

Requirements

Well organized in actions and written communication.
Familiar with common computer software including MS Office Suite.
High level of self-motivation.
Able to work independently.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Familiar with CAD drafting systems.
Experience in design or line construction in a utility environment.
Familiar with GIS systems and basic data structures.
Team-Oriented.
Customer Oriented.
Able to manage multiple tasks and assist in the training of new peers.
Able and comfortable working in an outside environment.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the collection of facilities field data as specified for use by others in updating facilities records or preparing design documents.
This position encompasses data collection, measurement, mapping, field photography, equipment or unit inventory, staking, and similar field-based reconnaissance at the direction of senior technical or engineering employees.
This position will often work with more senior employees in the field acting as a design or staking assistant.
Adhere to and be a strong advocate for Pike Engineering’s Core Values to both Pike Engineering employees and our client(s).
Be familiar with and follow all practices as outlined in the Pike Engineering Safety Manual.
Be an advocate of safety and participate in all safety initiatives.
Accurately and neatly gather field data using paper drawings, forms, electronic data collection devices, digital cameras, or other formats and/or devices specified by the project manager and/or client.
Correctly identify items to be documented in the field with minimal supervisory assistance.
Quickly learn and apply technology tools such as hand-held data collection units, laser range finders, digital cameras, and GPS receivers.
Accurately record measurements and dimensions of requested items; be able to recognize levels of detail required to create a complete and accurate accounting of the field inventory and environment per the project specifications.
Assist in power restoration efforts in natural disaster events (e.g., driver, wire sitter, runner).
Accurately record data and measurements using correct standards and symbology such that the resulting product is clear and easily understood by office-based project personnel.
Meet production targets and understand the importance of project deliverables and milestones.
Perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.