Traveling Field Technician | Field Services| MS | AT&T MPC

Locations: Hattiesburg, MS and throughout the state of Mississippi. Work site: on site.

About the role

This is an entry-level, individual-contributor position in a field environment. The UAM Field Technician 1 plans, designs, verifies locations, inspects, or otherwise captures information related to utility infrastructure. Individuals progressively learn and apply technical information and new skills under general supervision, applying routine procedures to solve common challenges and meet client needs.

Responsibilities

• Operate as a lone worker or as part of a two-person team, demonstrating independence, self-sufficiency, and collaboration.
• Fulfill weekly production targets to meet client expectations and timelines.
• Perform field audits of existing utility infrastructure by visually identifying, inspecting, and recording information.
• Operate hand-held computers, GPS units, cameras, and other field technology.
• Accurately record field observations and review or correct data integrity errors within the GIS Database.
• Communicate positively and effectively with property owners and agencies to arrange necessary access and work.
• Drive, operate, and maintain a company vehicle in a variety of terrains and surfaces, including ATVs.
• Read and follow maps; navigate (in vehicle and on foot) through varied terrains and in all weather conditions using GPS, maps, compass, or other methods.
• Recognize unacceptable safety risk conditions and hazards related to the work environment, federal standards, and client specifications.
• Comply with all safety regulations and meet safety requirements to complete work safely.
• Perform light maintenance on utility infrastructure using hand tools, including measuring heights on utility poles with a fiberglass measuring stick.
• Collaborate with project managers, supervisors, coordinators, technicians, and administrators.
• Ensure proper care and maintenance of assigned vehicles and equipment, including regular inspections and prompt reporting of issues.
• React safely and appropriately in emergency situations and report timely and accurately to supervisors.
• Participate in employee and professional training events as assigned.
• Travel 75%–100% for on-site job duties.
• Perform other related duties as assigned and follow all company policies, procedures, and work rules.

Requirements

• High-school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated proficiency in basic office applications and data entry.
• Willingness to learn mapping collection software applications.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Effective and clear communication, both one-on-one and in group settings.
• Basic arithmetic computation skills.
• Ability to apply understanding to carry out detailed instructions and resolve problems involving multiple variables.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean Motor Vehicle Report; must attend and pass the Davey Driver’s Safety Course.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior electric utility or communications industry experience.
• Prior experience working outdoors.
• Capability in electric hazard identification, electric equipment identification, or communication equipment identification.

Pay

Starting rate: $20–$22 per hour. Overtime: time and a half after 40 hours per week; average work week is a minimum of 45 hours.

Benefits

• Group health plans (Day 1 eligibility).
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance (Day 1 eligibility).
• Life insurance (Day 1 eligibility).
• Paid parental leave.
• 401k with up to a 4% company match (Day 1 eligibility; union employees may be eligible for pension plans instead).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: opportunity to buy company stock at a 15% discount.
• Paid holidays and paid time off (Day 1 eligibility).
• Payroll savings plan.
• Charitable matching gift program.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Employee Educational Scholarship and Davey Family Scholarship.
• 20% discount on all Davey services.
• Cell phone discounts.
• Vehicle purchase discount program.
• Covered housing or $50 daily housing stipend if traveling out of state and not staying in hotel.
• $35 daily per diem if enrolled in lodging and working 6+ hours.

Schedule

Full-time, permanent role with travel expectations up to 100%.