Field Services Technician I - IV

Position Summary

Responsible for evaluating member service requirements, property details, geographic features, and existing Tri-County Electric Cooperative plant and equipment to support the design, construction, inspection, maintenance, and accounting of overhead and underground electrical distribution facilities.

Essential Job Functions:

• Work with work order technicians to schedule initial contact with members to understand electrical service requirements and evaluate existing electrical distribution facilities.
• Collect field data using GPS equipment and IOS applications
• Develop proposed distribution line extension and/or upgrades.
• Perform field engineering to analyze the requirements necessary to provide service requested by members.
• Utilize drafting software to create detailed construction packet for cost analysis and delivery to operations for construction.
• Conduct right of way field investigations, easement research, proper permitting with related supporting documents as needed for project management.
• Assist field services technician leads to stake and manage site logistics for subdivisions and commercial developments.
• Assist field services technician leads with design and staking of both overhead and underground workplan projects including but not limited to municipal infrastructure change, improvement projects, load growth, etc.
• Perform system inspections which will include but not limited to examination/documentation of pole-line conditions, asset inventory, GPS data collection, joint use contacts, and ROW condition assessment.
• Identify equipment and infrastructure errors related to mapping and work with GIS department to correct inconsistency.
• Must comply with Cooperative safety rules and regulations.
• Must maintain confidential information as required by Cooperative Confidentiality Policy.
• Must work well in a team-oriented environment.
• Perform all other functions and requirements of the position as may be from time to time deemed necessary by the department head.

Position Requirements

• Education Requirements
  • Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Prefer Associates degree in relevant field
• Experience
  • Prefer 1-2 years relevant experience
  • Will be required to be self-sufficient and operate independently with direction, need, and efficiency at times.
• Job Training
  • Training on GPS equipment and field engineering software as needed.
• Communication Skills
  • Must be able to speak and understand English language fluently.
  • Must possess excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Computer Skills
  • Must demonstrate working ability to learn and apply basic computer skills.
  • Must have basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Analytical Skills
  • Must be able to apply engineering theory to the design of electric distribution lines.
  • Must be able to understand GIS mapping terminology, survey concepts, and basic ESRI concepts.
  • Must be able to interpret system maps and staking sheets.
  • Must be able to do basic mathematical calculations.
• Other Skills
  • Must possess and maintain valid Texas Driver License, minimum Class C.
  • Must be eligible to possess a State of Texas Notary ID.

Relationships

• Reports to Field Services Technician Lead
• Work with Work Order Technicians, Business Development, Engineering, GIS, Accounting, Operations, and other Cooperative staff.
• Work with Members, Construction Personnel, Developers, State, Municipal, and County Employees.

Physical Demands

(Scale: Rarely = Less than 5%, Occasionally = 5% - 25%, Frequently = More than 25%)

• Heavy lifting or moving of materials: Occasionally - Up to 50lbs.
• Operates Equipment: Frequently - Cooperative vehicles
• Operates Office Machines: Frequently- PC, Printers, GPS Equipment, etc.
• Standing: Frequently
• Walking: Frequently
• Awkward Position (stooping, bending etc.): Frequently
• Climbing Maximum: Rarely - 10'
• Eye-hand Coordination: Frequently - Ex: Use of hand tools and computer equipment
• Location: Indoor 20% of time, Outdoor 80%
• Work Conditions: Occasional overtime and after-hours work as required during major events and for systems upgrades and issues. This position wil