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Pearce Services · 17 hours ago

Field Collector

Rockford, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$19/hr - $26.50/hr

2+ years exp

Pearce Services is the nation’s leading independent service provider for critical telecommunication and renewable energy infrastructure. The Field Collector role involves providing supportive engineering services through detailed collection of telecommunications information from job sites, including the validation of existing field designs and layouts of the OSP telecommunications network.

AutomotiveInformation TechnologyTelecommunicationsWireless

Responsibilities

Identify, photograph, & document detailed information of required facilities, including cables, poles, terminals, pedestals, handholes, & other outside plant infrastructure

Capture accurate measurements of attachment heights, span distances, utility structures, & distances from existing/proposed OSP facilities to centerlines, property lines, and curb lines

Identify power and communication facilities and ownership on utility poles

Record bonding, grounding, guying, and anchor information

Deliver detailed field notes & photographs to the engineering team

Identify relevant obstructions to fiber placement and provide a proposed mitigation strategy

Understanding of OSP construction techniques

Ability to read and understand digital GIS maps, conduit records, and layout drawings

Be able to effectively utilize tools, such as measuring wheels, height sticks, pull finder, GPS devices, MH/HH hooks, & laser rangefinder

Able to use electronic devices, such as iPad, iPhone, laptop, file sharing, email, etc

Updating completion dates and relevant information in Insite related to the job

The ability to perform independently with minimal supervision, exercising latitude to achieve daily objectives

Work with the Engineering and Field Engineering team to complete all job tasks and resolve any client issues

Regular, punctual, and predictable attendance is required to support the needs of the team and the customer

Qualification

Fiber-optic knowledgeGIS proficiencyTelecommunications experienceAutoCAD knowledgeMicrosoft Office SuiteOrganizational skillsWritten communicationVerbal communicationProblem-solving

Required

2+ years of experience in the fiber-optic/telecommunications/telecom construction industry

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Knowledge of outside plant activities (Fiber Cable Design, Pole Line Construction, Conduit System design), and Make-ready issues

Knowledge of obtaining right of ways and easements where required, and the ability to make the appropriate notations on the field notes for the desktop teams

Ability to read and understand as build prints, and be able to identify conflicts with existing outside plant facilities, select routing of lines and equipment required for projects

Familiar with GIS (Geographic Information Systems), ESRI, and shapefile functionality

Able to identify different types of utilities, potential conflicts, and violations based on regulatory standards (RUS, NESC, GO95, NEC, etc.)

Experienced in the use of Microsoft Office Suite

Must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation with an acceptable driving record, and be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check

Good organizational, written, and verbal communication skills

Ability to learn new technical systems and tools

Ability to resolve problems following standard practices, using judgment within defined policies and guidelines

Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Extensive travel and the ability to work on site for numerous projects in various states

Ability to work outdoors 95% of the time

Ability to travel up to 100% of the time, by air or vehicle and may require overnight stay up to two weeks at a time

Ability to travel with short notice

Ability to follow OSHA/State/Local Safety Standards

Ability to walk up to 3 miles per day on terrain such as gravel, pavement, or grass

Ability to work in poor weather conditions such as heat, snow, rain, or wind

Ability to work safely, with or without supervision