GIS Field Technician
Position: Utility Systems Technician
Asset Management is an employee-owned Division of Davey Resource Group (DRG).
We specialize in managing the assets of utility companies by providing solutions focused around the electrical and telecommunication industries. We believe in smart strategic growth, that continues to provide career growth opportunities and we encourage you to join our dynamic group as a Utility Systems Technician.
Our experience working with a broad range of data and asset management systems throughout the utility industry, allows us to develop project deliverables that will integrate with any mapping or data tracking system. We focus and utilize cutting-edge technology to deliver proven solutions in the shortest time possible. Asset Management is currently seeking motivated self-starters that thrive in this type of environment to learn and develop new skills to contribute to our group.
Duties:
- Work with major electrical and telecommunication companies and systems to provide analysis of infrastructure.
- Inspect and assess the rights of ways and utility lines to collect accurate and consistent utility asset data for our clients
- Providing utility companies real-time updated quality data to help solve service issues
- Perform light GIS editing of utility data Understand the use of document management systems, filing and document scanning Inspection of infrastructure facilities for customers related to utility systems
- Electric hazard identification, electric equipment identification, and communication equipment Identification
- Review and/or correct data integrity errors within the GIS Database Work schedules are typically 5 days per week, 10 hours per day, may require performing standby duties or on-call work assignments
- Provide utility mapping support to both internal/external customers
- Comply with all safety regulations and meet safety requirements to maintain a successful safety record
- Ability and flexibility to travel throughout service territories of utility companies within and out of state
Requirements:
- Ability to stand, walk or hike for extended periods of time, bend, reach and to move to carry items weighing up to 25 lbs
- Proficient use of computers using ESRI, ArcGIS Desktop or other GIS software experience
- High level of integrity, honesty, and professionalism
- Knowledge of Google suite (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Presentations, Forms). Knowledge of
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Access).Reading and interpreting engineering drawings related to utility systems
- Excellent communicator who knows how to select the right tone and medium for the message
- Possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work outside in all weather conditions and in various hours of the day or night.
- High school diploma and valid driver’s license required
- Two years of college or technical school in geography, GIS or related discipline, or completion of an approved apprenticeship program
- Electric utility and telecommunications experience preferred
- Organizational skills, excellent communication skills, and attention to detail
- Ability to work and hike in rugged terrain and inclement weather
- Clean DMV driving record and ability to drive/operate a 4x4 vehicle
Additional Information:
The ideal candidates must be comfortable working/traveling throughout utility service territory state/city. Required ability to work full time with a minimum of 45 hours per week regularly. Compensation based on proven experience. DRG offers excellent benefits including health, dental, vision and life insurance after 30 days of employment. 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. We encourage our vets to apply DRG is Employee Owned. We challenge you to take ownership of your future.