Utility Field Technician – Power Pole Data Collection
Location: Birmingham, AL
Primary Field Area: Central & Southern Alabama
ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
Sigma Technologies is seeking a Utility Field Technician to collect information and document overhead power-distribution infrastructure throughout the designated service areas, and beyond as needed.
This is a field-based opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, staying active, traveling throughout the region, and managing their work independently. Previous utility or field data-collection experience is preferred, but not required.
WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE APPLYING
- Field assignments involve year-round outdoor work in heat, cold, rain, humidity, and direct sunlight.
- The work requires driving and walking over hilly, steep, uneven, muddy, wooded, swampy, or otherwise difficult terrain.
- A reliable personal vehicle is required, and mileage reimbursement is provided at the company-designated rate.
- Assignments may require driving an hour, or more, one way and staying overnight Monday through Thursday when necessary.
- New hires must attend an initial two-week, in-person, paid orientation and training program at our headquarters in Perrysburg, Ohio.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO
- Conduct field surveys of overhead power-distribution facilities.
- Locate, inspect, photograph, measure, and document utility poles, power lines, transformers, attachments, and related infrastructure.
- Record pole conditions, equipment information, attachment details, clearances, and surrounding field conditions.
- Use maps, mobile devices, GIS-based applications, and electronic data-collection tools to locate facilities and document information.
- Upload accurate photographs, measurements, field notes, and other required project information.
- Plan daily routes and manage assigned work efficiently throughout the designated field area.
- Communicate with project management, engineering, and design teams regarding field conditions, access concerns, or missing information.
- Follow all company, customer, traffic, and field-safety requirements.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
