Field Services Technician
About The Position
The Field Services Technician evaluates member service requirements, property conditions, geographic features, and existing Cooperative facilities to support the design, construction, inspection, maintenance, and documentation of overhead and underground electric distribution facilities. The position performs field engineering, staking, project coordination, system inspections, and related field services in support of safe and reliable electric service. This role involves internal responsibility, collaborating across the Cooperative to support electric distribution projects from initial request through design and construction, and external responsibility, serving as a field representative of the Cooperative when working with members, developers, builders, contractors, and other stakeholders.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Ability to interpret system maps, engineering drawings, staking sheets, specifications, and technical information and perform required mathematical calculations.
- Must be able to interpret technical information, use computers and mobile technology to complete work and documentation, and provide professional service to members.
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, operate Cooperative vehicles and equipment, climb, kneel, bend, lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and safely perform frequent physically demanding work.
- A valid driver's license is required.
Nice To Haves
- Technical training in electrical utility systems, electrical distribution design, drafting, surveying, engineering technology, or a related field is preferred.
- Previous experience in electric utility distribution design, staking, construction, engineering, surveying, utility line work is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Evaluates member service requirements and existing distribution facilities and performs field engineering necessary to develop proposed line extensions, upgrades, and other distribution projects.
- Designs and stakes overhead and underground distribution projects, including residential, commercial, subdivision, system improvement, load growth, and other assigned work based on training, demonstrated competency, and progression level.
- Collects field data using GPS and other technology; prepares staking sheets, construction packages, drawings, cost information, photographs, and other required project documentation.
- Conducts right-of-way field investigations, easement research, permitting activities, and related project coordination with members, developers, and other stakeholders.
- Performs system inspections, including documentation of pole-line conditions, asset inventory, joint-use contacts, right-of-way conditions, and other distribution facilities; identifies mapping or infrastructure inconsistencies and coordinates corrections with GIS and other departments.
- Coordinates project requirements and site logistics and communicates Cooperative design and construction requirements professionally to members, developers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
- Applies technical knowledge to resolve distribution system and project issues, identify process improvements, and support emergency response activities as assigned.
- Successfully completes and maintains required technical training, certifications, and job-related education necessary to perform assigned responsibilities and progress within the Field Services Technician career path.
- Available to work after normal business hours during emergency response situations as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
