Telecommunications Field Technician

Timmons Group•Oil City, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Timmons Group is seeking a Telecommunications Field Technician to join its Telecommunications & MRE group in Oil City, Pennsylvania. The technician works with electrical and telecommunications companies to inspect assets and analyze infrastructure. The role involves collecting GPS positions, photographs, and attribute data for utility assets in the field; managing data files; interpreting maps to plan surveys; maintaining equipment and a company vehicle; and coordinating with GIS Field Surveyors, Field Supervisors, and Project Managers. Work is performed independently outdoors, including in challenging conditions and varied weather.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to walk moderate distances while carrying equipment.
Ability to lift and carry 20 pounds over long distances across diverse terrain and in a variety of weather conditions.
Good oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical information and research, interpret, and summarize data.
Highly motivated, self-starting, flexible, and detail-oriented, with a willingness to interact with employees and clients and work at a dynamic pace.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of and experience with data conversion using ArcGIS, AutoCAD, or MicroStation.

Responsibilities

Collect GPS positions, photographs, and attribute data for electric and telecommunications utility assets in the field.
Work independently outdoors in challenging conditions.
Engage property owners and explain the data collection task and its necessity.
Manage data files daily to protect data integrity and security.
Interpret map information to determine an efficient approach to surveying project areas.
Meet or exceed client quality-control standards.
Care for equipment and perform basic troubleshooting.
Work efficiently with limited supervision.
Maintain and care for the company vehicle.
Work cooperatively with GIS Field Surveyors, Field Supervisors, and Project Managers to complete assigned work.
Assist Technical Analysts and the Project Manager in researching and recommending methods, equipment, or programs to improve task completion.