We are looking for fielders to join our UAM Engineering team! This position does require traveling throughout the state of New York. Lodging and other traveling expenses will be provided.

Job Duties

• Perform field audits of existing telecommunications and electrical distribution activities
• Visually identify, inspect, and record equipment and structures in the right-of-way
• Take detailed field photos that tie directly to engineering/planning software
• Correlate route map and field photos directly to time stamps and field locations
• Record attributes and current conditions of overhead and ground-level utility structures
• Maintain consistent quality data while achieving our production standards
• Use measuring equipment and SLR cameras to establish a photo record
• Execute and plan daily goals while meeting quality, time, and budget constraints.

Qualifications

• Preferred Associates or a related technical discipline; A degree in Civil/Mechanical Engineering is a plus
• High school diploma or equivalent, required
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to endure frequent: driving, standing, walking long distances (up to 5 miles or more in a day), navigate through rough terrain on foot, and lifting/balancing objects that may weigh up to 20 lbs.
• Clean DMV driving record and ability to safely drive/operate a 4x4 vehicle.
• Must be computer literate – especially MS Word, Excel, MS Project, and/or Google Chrome.
• Must have the ability to travel throughout our client’s service area and travel overnight as needed.
• Proven ability to deal with governing authorities and their requirements, negotiate with private landowners, and provide communication, instruction, and guidance as needed to contractors.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to learn and operate customer based proprietary software and other computer systems to expedite and facilitate the work order process.
• Strong telecommunications and /or electrical distribution technical knowledge and skills is plus.
• Knowledge of telecommunications and/or electrical distribution construction and planning procedures is beneficial.

Additional Information

The ideal candidate would be comfortable with traveling from location to location within the client’s service territory. Candidates must be comfortable working full time with a minimum of 40 - 45 hours per week. Compensation based on experience. DRG offers excellent benefits including: health, dental, vision and life insurance after 30 days of employment. Phone reimbursement and use of company vehicle. Vacation Pay, Company stock and 401-K eligibility after 1 year. Continual training and development offered. Pre-employment drug screen, motor vehicle records screen, criminal background screen, and Social Security # verification required. Davey Resource Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans are encouraged to apply. DRG is Employee Owned. We encourage you to take ownership of your future.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 45 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Employee stock purchase plan
• Overtime pay

Payment frequency:

• Paid weekly

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• This position does require travel through out the state of New York. Are you comfortable with this?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Utility: 1 year (Preferred)
• Outdoor: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Required)

Work Location: On the road