Utility Field Technician – Power Pole Data Collection

About the role

Full-time Utility Field Technician – Power Pole Data Collection position located in Athens, OH, with primary field work across Southern Ohio, Western West Virginia, and Eastern Kentucky. Sigma Technologies seeks a field‑based technician to collect information and document overhead power‑distribution infrastructure. The role involves year‑round outdoor work, travel throughout the region, and independent work management. New hires attend a one‑week paid orientation and training at Sigma’s headquarters in Perrysburg, OH.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in utilities, power distribution, telecommunications, construction, surveying, inspection, GIS, or field data collection is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work independently, manage daily assignments, and remain productive with limited direct supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to accurately document field conditions.
• Comfort using mobile devices, email, maps, electronic forms, and data‑collection applications.
• Ability to read maps, follow assigned routes, and navigate rural or unfamiliar locations.
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Reliable personal transportation, a valid driver’s license, and automobile insurance meeting Sigma’s minimum requirements.
• Ability to successfully complete required background, drug, and driving‑record checks.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Ability to drive and sit in a vehicle for extended periods while traveling between field locations