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Field Information Collector – Telecommunications
Department: Engineering
Location: Remote with sharp focus on Indiana and Kentucky
Travel: 100% (Monday-Friday; weekends off)
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and tech-savvy Field Information Collector to join our Yates Engineering team. In this role, you will play a critical part in gathering accurate, real-time field data that supports network planning, expansion, and optimization.
You will travel to designated sites to collect technical information on existing telecommunications assets, customer premises, infrastructure conditions, and environmental factors. Your work directly contributes to improving network coverage, service quality, and future deployment strategies.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct on-site data collection for telecommunications infrastructure, including cell towers, fiber optic routes, utility poles, cabinets, and customer premises.
- Accurately document physical attributes such as GPS coordinates, photos, measurements, equipment types, conditions, and obstructions using mobile apps, tablets, and specialized data collection tools.
- Collect and verify information related to pole attachments, right-of-way access, zoning compliance, and permitting requirements.
- Identify and report potential issues aKecting network design.
- Upload collected data in real-time or daily to central databases while maintaining high standards of accuracy and completeness.
- Collaborate with OSP Engineers and permitting specialists to ensure data integrity.
- Adhere to all safety protocols, company policies, and telecommunications industry standards (e.g., OSHA, FCC guidelines).
- Maintain assigned company, tools, and equipment in good working condition.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- 1–2 years of experience in field data collection, telecommunications, utility mapping, construction, or surveying preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
- Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies and software.
- Proficiency with mobile data collection applications (e.g., Mergin Maps, ArcGIS Field Maps, Collector for ArcGIS, or similar).
- Comfortable using GPS devices, digital cameras, laser measurers, and tablets in outdoor environments.
- Basic understanding of telecommunications infrastructure (cell towers, fiber, coax, etc.) is highly desirable.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and willingness to travel extensively within the assigned territory (daily travel required).
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and physically demanding environments (walking and lifting up to 50 lbs).
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while meeting strict deadlines.
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $18 - $25