Utility Field Technician – Power Pole Data Collection

Sigma Technologies • South Bend, IN

25d • Onsite

About The Position

Sigma Technologies is seeking a Utility Field Technician to collect information and document overhead power-distribution infrastructure throughout Northern Indiana and a small portion of Southwestern Michigan. This is a field-based role for someone who enjoys outdoor work, staying active, traveling throughout the region, and managing assignments independently. Previous utility or field data-collection experience is preferred but not required.

Work is performed outdoors year-round in heat, cold, rain, humidity, and direct sunlight. Fieldwork includes driving between sites and walking over steep, uneven, rocky, muddy, wooded, or otherwise difficult terrain. A reliable personal vehicle is required, with mileage reimbursed at the company-designated rate; four-wheel drive or all-wheel drive is strongly preferred. Some assignments may involve driving an hour or more each way and staying overnight Monday through Thursday when necessary. New hires must attend a paid, in-person, two-week orientation and training program at the company headquarters in Perrysburg, Ohio.

The role involves surveying overhead power-distribution facilities; locating, inspecting, photographing, measuring, and documenting utility poles, power lines, transformers, attachments, and related infrastructure; and recording conditions, equipment details, clearances, and surrounding field conditions. Technicians use maps, mobile devices, GIS-based applications, and electronic data-collection tools, and submit photographs, measurements, notes, and other required project information. They plan daily routes, manage assigned work, communicate field conditions and access concerns to project teams, and follow company, customer, traffic, and field-safety requirements.

The position requires driving and sitting for extended periods; standing and walking for extended periods, potentially five miles or more per workday; traversing difficult terrain; lifting and carrying objects weighing up to approximately 40 pounds; and bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, reaching, and maintaining balance. Work takes place near roadways, moving vehicles, utility infrastructure, vegetation, and other field hazards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work independently, manage daily assignments, and remain productive with limited direct supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately document field conditions.
• Comfort using mobile devices, email, maps, electronic forms, and data-collection applications.
• Ability to read maps, follow assigned routes, and navigate rural or unfamiliar locations.
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Reliable personal transportation, a valid driver’s license, and automobile insurance meeting Sigma’s minimum requirements.
• Ability to successfully complete required background, drug, and driving-record checks.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Ability to drive and sit in a vehicle for extended periods while traveling between field locations.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, potentially five miles or more in a workday.
• Ability to navigate steep, uneven, rocky, muddy, wooded, or otherwise difficult terrain on foot.
• Ability to lift, carry, and balance equipment or other objects weighing up to approximately 40 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, climb, reach, and maintain balance while collecting field information.
• Ability to work safely near roadways, moving vehicles, utility infrastructure, vegetation, and other field hazards.
• Ability to visually locate, inspect, photograph, and measure objects at varying distances.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in utilities, power distribution, telecommunications, construction, surveying, inspection, GIS, or field data collection.
• A reliable four-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field surveys of overhead power-distribution facilities.
• Locate, inspect, photograph, measure, and document utility poles, power lines, transformers, attachments, and related infrastructure.
• Record pole conditions, equipment information, attachment details, clearances, and surrounding field conditions.
• Use maps, mobile devices, GIS-based applications, and electronic data-collection tools to locate facilities and document information.
• Upload accurate photographs, measurements, field notes, and other required project information.
• Plan daily routes and manage assigned work efficiently throughout the designated field area.
• Communicate with project management, engineering, and design teams regarding field conditions, access concerns, or missing information.
• Follow all company, customer, traffic, and field-safety requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans with up to 80% of the premium sponsored by Sigma.
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions of up to 5% of salary.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Education and professional licensing assistance programs.
• Mileage reimbursement for required use of a personal vehicle in accordance with company policy.
• Paid, in-person, two-week orientation and training program.

What This Job Offers

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