Design Field Technician 1 | UAM Make Ready Engineering | Northeast

Additional Locations: Pennsylvania

Primary Locations: PA, Pittsburgh, 1501 Reedsdale Street, Suite 3000, 15233 

Requisition ID: 188953

Divisional Overview

 

Utility Asset Management is a division of Davey Resource Group Inc. (DRG) which has been employee-owned since 1979. Asset Management specializes in managing the assets of utility companies throughout the U.S. by providing solutions, focused around the electrical and telecommunication industries. We believe in smart growth that continues to provide career advancement opportunities. We utilize cutting-edge technology to deliver proven solutions for utility companies with design, construction, and field inspection services. Asset Management is currently seeking motivated self-starters that can thrive in a fast-paced environment to learn and develop new skills to contribute to our group.

Job Responsibilities

 

Looking for tech savvy individuals wanting to travel and work outdoors! The position will require traveling throughout Pittsburgh, PA. Traveling and lodging expenses will be covered.

Responsibilities:

• Perform field audits of existing cable tv, telecommunications, and electrical distribution systems
• Visually identify, inspect, and record telecommunications equipment and structures in the right-of-way
• Take detailed field notes and as built markups using a tablet computer that tie directly to engineering/planning software
• Correlate route map and field photos directly to time stamps and field locations
• Record attributes and current conditions of overhead and ground-level telecommunications and utility structures
• Maintain consistent quality data while achieving our production standards
• Use measuring equipment, cameras, and tablet computers to establish a detailed record of system data
• Execute and plan daily goals while meeting quality, time, and budget constraints.
• Apply engineering design standards to aerial and underground pole/line cable including Joint -Use Design, Make Ready, Pole Replacement, Primary Service, Reliability/Maintenance Design, Upgrades, Voltage Conversion, and Tie Lines.

 

Position Qualifications

 

• Ability to travel for 4-6 months
• High school diploma or equivalent required, Associates in a related technical discipline preferred
• Previous cable tv experience preferred
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to endure frequent: driving, standing, walking long distances (up to 5 miles or more in a day), navigate through rough terrain on foot, and lifting/balancing objects that may weigh up to 20 lbs.
• Clean DMV driving record and ability to safely drive/operate a 4x4 vehicle.
• Experience using Microsoft Office suite.
• Proven ability to deal with governing authorities and their requirements, negotiate with private landowners, and provide communication, instruction, and guidance as needed to contractors.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to learn and operate customer based proprietary software and other computer systems to expedite and facilitate the work order process.
• Strong telecommunications and /or electrical distribution technical knowledge and skills is plus.
• Knowledge of telecommunications and/or electrical distribution construction and planning procedures is beneficial.

Additional Information

 

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

 

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

 

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

 

Application Question(s):

• This position will require traveling throughout Pittsburgh, PA. Traveling and lodging expenses will be covered. Are you comfortable with this?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Outdoor: 1 year (Required)
• Utility: 1 year (Preferred)

 

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Required)

Work Location: On the road

 

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.  As a service provider, our success depends upon our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel, regardless of their age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or other protected chara