Utility Staking Technician

Technipower•Uvalde, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The client is seeking a Utility Staking Technician for a long-term, direct-hire role in the Uvaldi, TX area. This position is crucial for the Electrical Utility Industry and requires on-the-job site work. The technician will be responsible for conducting detailed inspections of all poles within the assigned system, identifying and documenting potential code violations, recording observations, deficiencies, and violations, submitting collected data weekly to a supervisor, and preparing construction sketches.

Requirements

Ability to identify and gather field data on aerial electric distribution lines and structures via technology such as GPS survey equipment, data collection units, laser range finders, and cameras.
Ability to perform calculations on distribution structures and lines.
In-depth knowledge of RUS construction units and construction specifications.
Knowledge of property deeds, right-of-way easements and acquisition.
Knowledge in obtaining permits for construction.
Working knowledge of GPS technology and e-mail.
Proficient in the use of pole line design software.
Ability to cut right of way and carry a 20-pound pack several miles in rough, uneven terrain.
Ability to drive stakes to mark location of future poles and anchor placement.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Must be able to travel to project sites with own transportation.

Responsibilities

Perform detailed inspections of every pole within the assigned system.
Assess and document potential code violations.
Record observations, deficiencies, and violations.
Submit collected data to a direct supervisor on a weekly basis.
Prepare construction sketches.
Identify and gather field data on aerial electric distribution lines and structures using technology such as GPS survey equipment, data collection units, laser range finders, and cameras.
Perform calculations on distribution structures and lines.
Obtain permits for construction.
Cut right of way and carry a 20-pound pack several miles in rough, uneven terrain.
Drive stakes to mark the location of future poles and anchor placement.