Telecommunications Field Technician

Timmons Group•Franklin, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Timmons Group is seeking a Telecommunications Field Technician to join its Telecommunications & MRE group and support a project in Western Pennsylvania. The technician will work 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, while maintaining data integrity and meeting client quality standards. The work is primarily outdoors and requires independent fieldwork in challenging conditions, walking moderate distances with equipment, and interacting with property owners. The technician will also maintain equipment and a company vehicle, interpret maps to plan surveys, and coordinate with GIS Field Surveyors, Field Supervisors, and Project Managers. The estimated hourly compensation range is $20.00–$25.00; offers depend on job-related factors including experience, skills, education, credentials, and role complexity.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to lift and carry 20 pounds across diverse terrain for long distances and in varied weather conditions.
Good oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical information and research, interpret, and summarize data.
Highly motivated and self-starting, flexible, detail-oriented, patient, and comfortable interacting with employees and clients and working 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 outdoors independently 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 map information 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.
Coordinate with GIS Field Surveyors, Field Supervisors, and/or 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.