Field Technician

Job Summary/Objective:

Possesses general working knowledge of equipment and safety procedures required in the construction, repair and maintenance of towers and accompanying structures.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Obtain and sustain required certifications and training requirements
• Assist with site preparation and completion
• Utilize PPE in compliance with EHS requirements and industry standards
• Perform work in a safe manner and comply with all established company safety policies and procedures
• Perform routine construction related activities such as pulling a rope, climbing ladders, using common hand tools, manual digging with a shovel, cable handling, and general clean up
• Utilizes equipment to perform the duties of clearing and grading, excavation, and building at construction sites, especially EV charging stations.
• Uses excavating machinery to dig pads and prepare sub-grades related to structural/flatwork concrete and trenches related to equipment pads and laying conduit for underground utilities.
• Stock and organize truck with materials to ensure adequate supply for daily work assignments
• Complete daily equipment safety inspections and maintenance checks
• Accurately complete all required company documentation for each assignment according to established company standards and procedures (i.e  timesheet, truck report, expense report)
• Operates construction, excavation, and hauling equipment including backhoes, skid-steers, mini-excavators, gradalls, asphalt rollers, and dump trucks.
• Other duties as assigned.  

Minimum Education and Experience:

• CFT II 1 year of CX experience (basic knowledge of industry practices, the CX process, critical thinking skills) 

Preferred and Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Highschool diploma or equivalent
• Valid Drivers License and ability to fulfil DOT req.
• OSHA 10
• Construction experience preferred

Additional Security Regulations* (For some sites)

• Gov. clearance as required

Skills Required:

• Familiar with Microsoft office suite, and comfortable using various software
• Proven ability to define and meet individual and team project goals.
• Must be able to read construction drawings and perform related duties according to the plan designs and specifications.
• Ability to take direction, be self-motivated and have a willingness to learn new skills and work collaboratively in a team environment
• Experienced with careful digging near/around existing underground infrastructure.
• Comfortable working in areas of pedestrian and vehicular traffic.

Work Environment/Physical Demands/Travel Required:

• Ability to work in all weather conditions except for unsafe or extreme weather conditions.            
• Travel can be required more than 50% of the time 
• Ability to carry loads in excess of 50 pounds.   

AAP/EEO Statement

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Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.