Field Technician, Telecommunications

Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. • Tempe, AZ

6h • Onsite

About The Position

CobbFendley is seeking an experienced Telecommunications Field Technician for its Tempe, Arizona office. The Field Technician supports successful field operations and project completion, performing assigned work under supervision and developing foundational technical and field skills. The role may include cross-training in telecommunications, survey, and subsurface utility engineering field services.

The position involves locating aerial, buried, and underground utilities using approved non-destructive methods; identifying telecommunications infrastructure and equipment; measuring and documenting utility features; and recording collected data according to company and CAD/GIS standards. The technician also reads basic utility maps, prints, and as-built drawings and helps access and service telecommunications manholes and underground structures safely.

Work is in person and is not eligible for remote work. Approximately 80% of duties are outdoors and 20% are in indoor office or warehouse settings. The role is full-time, generally 40 hours per week, with hours that may fluctuate based on department needs and may include overtime. Field work may involve local, regional, and interstate travel, occasional overnight stays, varying weather and terrain, construction sites, traffic work zones, and confined spaces.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED is preferred, or demonstrated equivalent training and experience.
• Knowledge of field operations, methods, procedures, safety requirements, and environmental considerations associated with civil infrastructure work in outdoor settings.
• Ability to use industry-standard tools, equipment, and computer software to perform field tasks, document work, and communicate effectively.
• Ability to safely operate required equipment.
• Ability to travel locally, regionally, and interstate, with occasional overnight stays.
• Ability to perform work in varying weather, terrain, and environmental conditions.
• Ability to remain alert and responsive while working in lane-closure zones adjacent to high-traffic and dynamic areas.
• Ability to lift, carry, and balance equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to walk long distances of 3 or more miles and climb on uneven surfaces.
• Ability to use personal protective equipment and pneumatic, hand, and power tools.
• Ability to pass applicable pre-employment screenings, which may include drug screening, a physical exam if applicable, background verifications, and motor vehicle record checks.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or training in telecommunications, survey, or subsurface utility engineering field services.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned tasks under supervision and follow established procedures.
• Develop foundational technical and field skills.
• Operate vehicles, potentially including large vehicles with or without attached trailers, as needed, and perform routine maintenance to support safe and efficient use.
• Cross-train in other field services, which may include telecommunications, survey, and subsurface utility engineering.
• Learn and follow safety procedures, including Safety Data Sheets, Emergency Action Plans, Project Safety Plans, and Job Safety Analysis procedures.
• Follow quality assurance and quality control processes under supervision.
• Identify and evaluate potential workplace hazards and select and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Develop a general understanding of Traffic Control Plans and become familiar with applicable federal, state, and local codes, regulations, and standards.
• Locate aerial, buried, and underground utilities using approved non-destructive locating methods, including visual inspection and electronic locating equipment.
• Identify building utility entrance and exit points, including demarcation locations.
• Distinguish among telecommunications cabling types, including coaxial, fiber optic, and copper, and related equipment installed on utility poles.
• Identify and document telephone poles, strand, and pole-mounted attachments in the field.
• Measure and identify duct banks, handholes, manholes, and riser conduits.
• Assist with safe access to and servicing of telecommunications manholes and underground structures in accordance with safety procedures.
• Document collected data according to company and CAD/GIS standards.
• Read and interpret basic utility maps, prints, and as-built drawings.

Benefits

• New-hire onboarding and integration program.
• In-house training and collaborative development resources.
• Competitive compensation package.
• 401(k) matching and profit-sharing contributions.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Employer-funded and voluntary life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Continuing education programs.
• Fully paid parental leave for FMLA-eligible employees: eight weeks for maternity cases and two weeks for paternity or adoption cases.
• Extended office closure from December 25 through January 1.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED