Technician Engineering Field

About the role

The Technician Engineer Field plays a crucial role in the construction and maintenance of plant infrastructure, design, and engineering. They are responsible for route analysis of outside plant telecommunications, serving as the backbone of telecom and service provider companies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage field engineering activities responsible for planning, designing, and obtaining permits for new cable routes
• Visit customer sites to gather OSP site survey information, evaluate customer requirements, and determine the OSP equipment required
• Work as part of a multi-faceted team consisting of engineering, construction, project management, and scheduling personnel
• Coordinate with drafting and/or GIS personnel located in remote offices to produce construction drawings to be used to construct the network
• Develop base mapping and provide field engineering services required to prepare permit drawings, OSP construction drawings, and final as-built drawings in electronic format
• Research and incorporate permitting requirements from jurisdictional authorities (i.e., state, county, city, railroads, and others) into the OSP design
• Recommend final route based on most economical solution and permitting agency’s requirements
• Research and evaluate various route options associated with the projects. Research shall include aerial and underground options, existing customer conduit and other third party conduit
• Engage daily with the customer’s engineering team and project management staff via emails / phone as well as occasional in-person meetings
• Maintain safe working habits and conditions according to regulations and policies.

Requirements

• To be 18 years of age or older
• Authorization to work in the United States for this company
• Valid state driver's license (cannot be Provisional), including an acceptable driving record
• Must be able to pass a background check and company drug screening
• Must be able to attend and pass all company required training as needed
• May be required to work after hours; on weekends or be on-call as work is needed
• Regular and timely attendance is an essential function of this position
• High School Diploma, GED equivalent, or relevant work experience

Qualifications

• You have 4-6 years of experience in the OSP Engineering field
• You have experience with aerial and underground construction methods and engineering requirements
• You have experience with cable placement and splicing methods and practices
• You have effective communication skills
• You are able to travel and work extended hours; overtime and weekends as needed
• You have reliable transportation and a clean driving record
• You may have familiarity in permitting requirements for state and local agencies
• You may have a working understanding of the RUS (Rural Utility Service) units and their meaning process

Physical & Safety Requirements and the Working Environment

• Duties outlined in this position will require the employee to stand, crouch, sit, bend, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel as well as reaching with hands and arms to spaces both high and low
• The noise level in the work environment for this position is low to moderate
• Employees performing these job functions are required to frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds in a shift
• Employees may be exposed to adverse and various weather conditions which can include extreme hot or cold temperatures, icy or wet roads, rain, snow or sleet, changes in terrain, urban or rural settings
• Employees performing these job functions may be exposed to toxic chemicals or corrosive material
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Pay Range

The Technician Engineer Field position pays an hourly wage of $20.00 - $22.00, depending on experience.

Benefits

• Weekly Paychecks
• Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays
• Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
• 401(k) w/ Company Match
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Legal Insurance
• Discounts on gym memberships, pet insurance, and much more!

Company Information

Pauley Construction, LLC; as well as the position of Technician Engineer Field, are safety sensitive.

Pauley Construction is a regional contractor providing infrastructure solutions for the installation and maintenance of utility systems, further offering regional contracting services throughout the West United States, specializing in full turnkey services for the design, installation and maintenance of utility infrastructure. Pauley has a highly skilled, diversified workforce that allows the flexibility to choose the most cost-effective and least disruptive placement methods. Our experienced and knowledgeable employees have helped us become a respected name in the utility construction industry. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Pauley has served its customers located across many of the major Western markets, including Arizona, California, Colorado and Wyoming. Founded in 1991, Pauley is dedicated to meeting and exceeding its customer needs by adopting new technologies and providing superior customer service. From deep-ditch excavation, hand-digs, aerial construction to technical services including fiber and copper splicing, Pauley will get the job done right while guaranteeing on-time delivery.

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Our company is an equal-opportunity employer — we are committed to providing a work environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and feel connected.