Traveling Field Technician | Field Services

Company : Davey Resource Group Inc.

Locations : Louisville KY

Additional Locations : Throughout the state of Kentucky

Work Site : On Site

Req ID : 217099

Position Overview

The UAM Field Technician 1 is responsible for planning designing verifying locations inspecting or otherwise capturing information related to utility infrastructure. This is an entry-level position and individuals are expected to progressively learn and apply technical information and new skills under general supervision. Work assignments involve applying routine procedures to solve common challenges. This role provides our utility clients with the services and solutions needed to manage their assets efficiently and effectively by performing the duties described. This position is an individual contributor role working in a field environment.

Job Duties

Operate as a lone worker when required demonstrating independence and self-sufficiency.

Operate as one of a pair of technicians when required demonstrating ability to collaborate work scheduling hours and work locations.

Fulfill weekly production targets to meet client expectations and timelines.

Perform field audits of existing utility infrastructure by visually identifying inspecting and recording information.

Operate hand-held computers GPS units cameras and / or other field technology.

Accurately record field observations.

Positively and effectively communicate with property owners and agencies to arrange for necessary access and work.

Drive operate and maintain a company vehicle in a variety of terrains and surfaces (including ATVs).

Read and follow maps; navigate (in vehicle and on foot) through a variety of terrains and in all types of weather using a GPS map compass or other methods.

Recognize unacceptable safety risk conditions and hazards related to the work environment federal standards and client specifications.

Review and / or correct data integrity errors within the GIS Database.

Comply with all safety regulations and meet safety requirements in order to complete work safely.

Perform light maintenance on utility infrastructure utilizing hand tools.

Use a fiberglass measuring stick to accurately measure heights on utility poles.

Collaborate with others (Project Managers Supervisors Coordinators Technicians and Administrators).

Ensure the proper care and maintenance of any vehicle and equipment assigned including regular inspections maintenance checks and prompt reporting of any issues to the appropriate supervisor or maintenance personnel.

React safely and appropriately in emergency situations.

Report and respond timely and accurately to the supervisor.

Participate in employee and professional training events as assigned.

Travel (75%-100%) for on-site job duties.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Follow all company policies procedures and work rules.

Qualifications

Required : A high-school diploma or equivalent.

Required : Demonstrated proficiency in basic office applications and data entry. Must be willing to learn mapping collection software applications.

Required : Read and comprehend instructions correspondence and memos. Effectively and clearly communicate and present information one-on-one and in a group.

Required : Perform basic arithmetic computations.

Required : Apply understanding to carry out detailed instructions. Identify address and resolve problems involving multiple variables and varied situations.

Required : Ability to work in all weather conditions.

Required : Valid drivers license along with a clean Motor Vehicle Report. Must attend and pass the Davey Drivers Safety Course.

Preferred : Prior electric utility or communications industry experience

Preferred : Prior experience working outdoors

Preferred : Electric hazard identification electric equipment identification or communication equipment identification capability.

Additional Information

What We Offer Benefits :

We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience for employees at all levels.

Group health plans

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

401k with up to a 4% company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan : Opportunity to buy company stock at a 15% discount

Holidays and paid time off

Payroll savings plan

Charitable matching gift program

Employee referral bonus program

Employee Educational Scholarship

Davey Family Scholarship

20% discount on all Davey services

Cell phone discounts

Vehicle purchase discount program

Plus so much more!

• All listed benefits available to eligible employees on Day 1.
• Union employees are not eligible for a 401k plan but may be eligible to join pension plans negotiated by their local union.

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class including race color religion sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity or expression national or ethnic origin marital or familial status disability status as a protected veteran status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person or other classification protected by law.

Utility Asset Management is a division of Davey Resource Group Inc.(DRG) a Davey company. Davey has been employee-owned since 1979. Our engineering field services inspection and construction teams help keep the world connected supporting the infrastructure of our electric utility and communications Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services grounds maintenance and environmental and utility infrastructure consulting for residential utility commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients each other and the world around us. We offer the resources size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our people offering industry-leading training technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career theres a place for you at Davey. To learn more visit .

Accommodations : If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

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Employment Type : Permanent

Job Type : Full Time

Travel Expectations : Up to 100%

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Computer Hardware,Customer Service,Hand Tools,Computer Networking,Field Service,POS,Windows,Mechanical Knowledge,Service Technician Experience,Merchandising,Project Coordination,Troubleshooting

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1