GPS Field Technician 1 | UAM Construction Services

Job Description

Job Description

Additional Locations : Michigan statewide, Indiana statewide, Ohio statewide

Primary Locations : MI, Plymouth, 40600 Ann Arbor Road East, Suite 201, 48170-4675

Requisition ID : 203896

Position Overview

The Field Auditor is responsible for inspecting the physical infrastructure that provides electricity and telecommunications to local communities and their customers.

They commonly inspect aerial infrastructure on and between the utility poles to ensure they are operating safely and efficiently.

They are required to update utility clients' data bases by providing the most up to date and accurate information around each utility pole.

Indirectly they help the telecommunications lineman teams be more prepared prior to any pole transfer work.

Responsibilities

• Perform light GPS editing of utility data
• Understand the use of document management systems, filing, and document scanning
• Inspection of infrastructure facilities for customers related to utility systems
• Electric hazard identification, electric equipment identification, and communication equipment Identification
• Review and / or correct data integrity errors within the GIS Database
• Work schedules are typically 5 days per week, 10 hours per day, may require performing stand by duties or on-call work assignments
• Provide utility mapping support to both internal / external customers
• Comply with all safety regulations and meet safety requirements to maintain a successful safety record

Requirements

• Ability to travel for work
• High level of integrity, honesty, and professionalism
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time, bend, reach and to move or carry items weighing up to 25 lbs
• Proficient use of field-based computers and tablets
• Ability to proficiently use a handheld / backpack GPS unit and locate utility poles accurately
• Knowledge of Google Suite (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Presentations, Forms).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Access).
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings related to utility systems
• Excellent communicator who knows how to select the right tone and medium for the message
• Possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions and in various hours of the day or night and holidays as required
• High school diploma and valid driver’s license required
• Electric utility and telecommunications experience preferred

Additional Information

The ideal candidate would be comfortable with traveling from location to location. Candidates must be comfortable working full time with a minimum of 40 - 45 hours per week.

Compensation based on experience. Continual training and development offered. Pre-employment drug screen, motor vehicle records screen, criminal background screen, and Social Security # verification required.

Davey Resource Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans are encouraged to apply. DRG is Employee Owned. We encourage you to take ownership of your future.

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

Davey Resource Group, Inc., is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States.

The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.

S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one.

We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels.

Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at [email protected] .

Employment Type : Permanent

Job Type : Full Time

Travel Expectations : Up to 100%