Job title: Field Technician

The Field Tech will be responsible for conducting field surveys on electric utility projects and will be required to keep detailed notes, measurements, and field surveys. Surveys will be conducted using GPS survey equipment and mechanical measurement devices. This position is results-driven, and hours are flexible to the needs of the assignment.

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Asplundh Engineering Services leverages more than 100 years of experience to provide a superior, single-point solution for engineering, design, planning, and testing services to transmission, distribution, substation, and renewable infrastructure markets across the United States. We source and integrate the collective might and expertise of our team members to ensure best-in-class, end-to-end service.

Job Type: Full-Time , non-exempt

Pay: Starting at $22.00 per hour - Based on experience

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one
• Retirement plan
• Company-provided life insurance
• Supplemental life insurance with spouse and child coverage options
• Choice of voluntary Aflac supplemental insurance programs
• Long-term disability
• Pre-paid legal plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Various employee discount programs and resources

Shift:

• 8-hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Gather field data on aerial electric distribution lines and structures via GPS survey equipment.
• Perform post-construction inspections of existing electric facilities to evaluate compliance and determine if new construction was built to spec.
• Conduct assessments of electric-owned utility structures to determine candidacy for Joint Use by Telecommunications parties.
• Coordinate with third-party licensees to arrange ride-out meetings on proposed surveys.
• Report to locally based Project Manager for assignments and progress updates
• Communicate with the team with nightly/weekly reports to ensure all tasks have been completed.
• Safely operate and care for a company provided vehicle.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have a basic understanding of aerial electric distribution equipment and communication lines.
• Technologically proficient to be able to navigate the GPS unit’s operating system and handle uploading field data to a cloud-based drive.
• Must have basic understanding of computers to receive and print job assignments.
• Be able to navigate a vehicle to various locations using mapping applications.
• Must have a current valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work in an all-weather environment. Most work is completed outdoors.
• This position requires a significant amount of time standing or walking. Jobs may require navigating uneven ground depending on location.
• This position requires the ability to safely drive for extended periods of time.

Education & Experience:

• Experience using common Microsoft Excel commands and navigation.
• Prior experience as a lineman or surveying distribution and/or communication lines.

Pre-Screen:

• Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications:

• A valid Driver's License is required.

Travel requirements:

• Regional travel is required, as needed.
• This is a field position and requires frequent travel around the state of Georgia, with a focus on eastern Georgia.
• Overnight stays are rare but may be necessary on occasion.

Physical Requirements:

• RARE (less than 10%): stooping, kneeling, squatting, body twisting, crawling, climbing on/off the truck, climbing poles, gripping, climbing ladders, balancing
• OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): standing, sitting, sense of touch, manual dexterity, seeing distant, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., seeing, reaching, range of motion, depth perception, color vision, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing stairs, lifting up to 10 lbs., lifting up to 50 lbs.
• FREQUENT (up to 66%): walking
• CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): speaking clearly, reading, hearing-speech range

About Us:

The AES family of companies supports electric, gas, renewable energy, and telecom infrastructure to maintain essential services for our customers and communities. It's important to work that helps ensure the safe and reliable delivery of the utility services we all increasingly depend on for quality of life.

Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation should contact the ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 1339.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.