Telecommunications Field Technician

Timmons Group•Butler, PA

About The Position

Timmons Group is seeking a Telecommunications Field Technician to join its Telecommunications & MRE group in Butler, Pennsylvania. The technician works with electrical and telecommunications companies to inspect assets and analyze infrastructure. The role involves collecting field data, maintaining data integrity and equipment, and completing surveys to client quality standards, often while working independently outdoors in challenging conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to lift and carry 20 pounds across diverse terrain for long distances 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 an ability to work at a dynamic pace and interact with employees and clients.

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.
Work independently outdoors, including in challenging conditions, and walk moderate distances while carrying equipment.
Engage property owners and explain the data collection task and its purpose.
Manage data files daily to ensure data integrity and security.
Interpret maps to determine an efficient approach to surveying project areas.
Meet or exceed client-established quality control standards.
Care for and perform basic troubleshooting of equipment.
Work efficiently with limited supervision.
Perform basic maintenance and care for the company vehicle.
Collaborate 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.