Storm - Damage Assessor

Assessor Job Duties

• Prioritize safety by making informed decisions and conducting a thorough assessment of the surroundings to identify potential safety concerns.
• Work continuously for long hours over consecutive days and/or nights as needed.
• Safely navigate the terrain and environmental conditions resulting from a disaster event.
• Follow circuit maps and understand the symbols for various types of electric utility equipment.
• Patrol and correctly identify all apparent damage to electric utility facilities in an assigned area.
• Locate, gather, assess, and report accurate and thorough information in the form and format as designated by the client or host company.
• Identify vegetation management needs and debris cleanup.
• Determine and report the types of utility crews needed to perform restoration services.
• Communicate information promptly and clearly to support efficient restoration efforts.
• Perform post-storm inspection to confirm repairs and construction standards.

Assessor Job Requirements

• Complete Storm Services Damage Assessor training and pass a competency quiz to show proficiency in job requirements.
• This is a traveling position where extended periods away from home are often required with short notice.
• Be knowledgeable of the applicable electric utility safety rules.
• Possess knowledge and ability to identify electrical delivery facilities including but not limited to primary (high voltage) and secondary (low voltage) poles, wires, customer services, insulators, crossarms, transformers, fuses, reclosers, regulators, and other electrical distribution equipment.
• Able to identify the difference between electric utility and communication facilities.
• Understand utility crew types and their capabilities to conduct repairs.
• Act in a professional and cautious manner to ensure the safety of self and the public.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) background check.

Assessor Skills Requirements

• 2+ years electric utility experience or completion of TechServ’s Storm Services Damage Assessor training and pass a proficiency quiz upon completion of training.
• Possess Smartphone device with data plan.
• Must be 21 years of age to drive TechServ provided rental vehicle.
• Must be available for the work hours required by the utility company’s schedule.
• Must be available to work until the completion of storm response and/or released by the utility.
• Sufficiently fit for duty and able to walk long distances daily.
• Preferred: CPR/First Aid Certified.

Physical Requirements

• Walking for long distances could be required.
• Prolonged sitting and standing are required.
• Occasional need to lift, pull, carry, and push items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to always handle stressful situations in a calm and courteous manner.
• Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and utility needs.

Vehicle Agreement

• Summer Storm Event: 4WD or AWD Truck or SUV Preferred
• Winter Storm Event: 4WD or AWD Truck or SUV Required