Telecommunications Field Technician

Timmons Group is currently seeking Telecommunications Field Technicians to join our Telecommunications & MRE group to support a project in Western Pennsylvania. The Telecommunications Field Technician will work with leading electrical and telecommunication companies to inspect assets and provide analysis of infrastructure.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

• Collect GPS Positions, photos and attribute data for utility data related to electric and telecommunications assets in the field.

• Comfortable working outside independently in challenging conditions daily

• Ability to walk moderate distances carrying equipment

• Comfortable engaging property owners and discussing the data collection task and its necessity  

• Manages data files daily to ensure data integrity and data security

• Interprets map information to determine the best approach to efficiently surveying project area

• Meets or exceeds overall quality control standards established by the client

• Maintains equipment by caring for and providing basic troubleshooting

• Works in an efficient manner while requiring limited supervision

• Responsible for basic maintenance and care for company vehicle

• Works cooperatively with other GIS Field Surveyors, Field Supervisors and/or Project Managers to complete assigned work

Skills/Requirements of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

• High school diploma/GED

• Ideal candidates will have working knowledge and experience with data conversion using ArcGIS, AutoCAD or Microstation

• Must be able to assist the Technical Analysts/project manager in researching and recommending new methods, equipment, or programs to better accomplish tasks

• Good oral and written communications skills; ability to communicate technical information, ability to research, interpret and summarize data

• Ability to lift and carry 20lbs across diverse terrain for long distances and in a variety of weather conditions

• This individual must be highly motivated, a self-starter; flexible, detail-oriented, enjoy interacting with employees and clients; willing to work at a dynamic pace to complete

Compensation: Our best estimate of the hourly range for this position is $20.00-$25.00. Offers are based on a range of job-related factors such as internal equity, experience, skills, education, credentials and role complexity.