What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accessibility Field Technician II position at Cole & Associates?
Position: Accessibility Field Technician II – Phoenix, AZ
Cole is a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary company providing Civil Engineering, Surveying, Landscape Architecture, ADA Transition Planning, and GIS services to our clients. Cole has a national presence with offices in St. Louis, St. Charles, and O’Fallon, Missouri; and Phoenix AZ.
While our offices and services span the U.S., we take pride in our strong company culture. Cole is a collaborative and forward-thinking company, and we believe in providing our employees with an active and fun work environment. We are multiple offices, one company!
The Accessibility Field Technician II will be collecting the data to be used in creating Accessibility Plans for ULIP data collection. These plans are used by cities and other agencies to ensure the streets and sidewalks are compliant for individuals with disabilities.
Responsibilities:
- Receive specialized training and become proficient in the use of Segway technology.
- Learn various methods for assessing and measuring sidewalk and curb ramp features.
- Identify and record information on obstructions that might affect accessibility.
- Calibrate and maintain testing equipment.
- Troubleshoot problems in the field.
- Create and maintain activity logs.
- Provide relevant information regarding progress to supervisors.
Qualifications:
- Must be organized, proactive and detail oriented.
- Familiar with or able to quickly learn new technologies.
- High level of accountability required for the work product.
- Able to be on feet or standing 8 hours per day.
- Must have dexterity in the use of fingers, limbs, or body to perform movements required to operate a Segway.
- Must have visual acuity to operate a motor vehicle.
- Must be able to bend and/or squat, maneuver, lift and push/pull up a minimum of 105 lbs.
- Must be able to meet structural weight limit requirements.
- The Maximum Payload (Rider plus all Cargo) is 260lbs (117 kg).
- The minimum rider weight is 100lbs (45 kg).
- Able to constantly work outdoors in a variety of climates.
- Must be able to occasionally work weekends, holidays and overtime.
- Must have valid drivers license.
It is the policy of Cole & Associates, Inc. a Missouri Corporation d.b.a Cole Design Group, Inc. in Texas & Arizona, herein referred to as "Cole" not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran.