Telecommunications Field Technician
About The Position
Timmons Group is seeking Telecommunications Field Technicians to join its Telecommunications & MRE group and support a project in Western Pennsylvania. The role involves working with electrical and telecommunications companies to inspect assets and analyze infrastructure. Technicians collect GPS positions, photographs, and attribute data for utility assets in the field, manage data files, interpret maps, and meet client quality-control standards. The position also includes maintaining equipment and a company vehicle, engaging property owners, and working with GIS Field Surveyors, Field Supervisors, and Project Managers.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Good oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical information and research, interpret, and summarize data.
- Ability to lift and carry 20 pounds across diverse terrain for long distances and in varied weather conditions.
- Highly motivated self-starter who is flexible, detail-oriented, enjoys interacting with employees and clients, and is willing to work at a dynamic pace.
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge and experience with data conversion using ArcGIS, AutoCAD, or MicroStation.
Responsibilities
- Collect GPS positions, photographs, and attribute data for electric and telecommunications 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 ensure data integrity and security.
- Interpret map information to plan 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.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
