OSP Field Collector

Job Description

At PEARCE, we've got a career for you!

Join the nation's leading independent service provider for critical telecommunication and renewable energy infrastructure. We are the premier independent service provider for our nation's critical infrastructure. With over 2,500 team members nationwide, Pearce delivers comprehensive engineering, maintenance, repair, and repowering solutions, ensuring the seamless operation of our nation's wireless and wireline telecom, commercial and utility-scale solar and wind projects, EV charging stations, as well as large-scale power generation, critical power and energy storage assets.

Your Impact:

The Field Collector provides supportive engineering services through a highly detailed collection of telecommunications information from the job site. This position requires a working level of knowledge in all technical aspects of fiber networks. The successful candidate is responsible for in-person validation of the existing field design and layout of the OSP telecommunications network to include aerial, buried, and underground fiber network design and layout, underground conduit, handhole, building entrance, and riser facilities.

Core Responsibilities:

Identify, photograph, & document detailed information of required facilities, including cables, poles, terminals, pedestals, handholes, & other outside plant infrastructure.

Capture accurate measurements of attachment heights, span distances, utility structures, & distances from existing/proposed OSP facilities to centerlines, property lines, and curb lines.

Identify power and communication facilities and ownership on utility poles.

Record bonding, grounding, guying, and anchor information.

Deliver detailed field notes & photographs to the engineering team.

Identify relevant obstructions to fiber placement and provide a proposed mitigation strategy.

Understanding of OSP construction techniques.

Ability to read and understand digital GIS maps, conduit records, and layout drawings.

Be able to effectively utilize tools, such as measuring wheels, height sticks, pull finder, GPS devices, MH/HH hooks, & laser rangefinder.

Able to use electronic devices, such as iPad, iPhone, laptop, file sharing, email, etc

Updating completion dates and relevant information in Insite related to the job

The ability to perform independently with minimal supervision, exercising latitude to achieve daily objectives

Work with the Engineering and Field Engineering team to complete all job tasks and resolve any client issues

Regular, punctual, and predictable attendance is required to support the needs of the team and the customer

Core Experience:

2+ years of experience in the fiber-optic/telecommunications/telecom construction industry

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Knowledge of outside plant activities (Fiber Cable Design, Pole Line Construction, Conduit System design), and Make-ready issues

Knowledge of obtaining right of ways and easements where required, and the ability to make the appropriate notations on the field notes for the desktop teams

Ability to read and understand as build prints, and be able to identify conflicts with existing outside plant facilities, select routing of lines and equipment required for projects

Familiar with GIS (Geographic Information Systems), ESRI, and shapefile functionality

Able to identify different types of utilities, potential conflicts, and violations based on regulatory standards (RUS, NESC, GO95, NEC, etc.)

Experienced in the use of Microsoft Office Suite

Working knowledge of AutoCAD (a plus)

Must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation with an acceptable driving record, and be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Good organizational, written, and verbal communication skills

Ability to learn new technical systems and tools

Ability to resolve problems following standard practices, using judgment within defined policies and guidelines

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Extensive travel and the ability to work on site for numerous projects in various states

Ability to work outdoors 95% of the time

Ability to travel up to 100% of the time, by air or vehicle and may require overnight stay up to two weeks at a time

Ability to travel with short notice

Ability to follow OSHA/State/Local Safety Standards

Ability to walk up to 3 miles per day on terrain such as gravel, pavement, or grass

Ability to work in poor weather conditions such as heat, snow, rain, or wind

Ability to work safely, with or without supervision

Compensation: $19.00-$26.50 hourly/DOE

At Pearce, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.

In addition to wages, employees may also be eligible for performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, company vehicle, per diem or other applicable compensation. We also offer all full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, 401k with employer match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and professional development courses.

This pay range reflects our commitment to pay equity and compliance with state and federal pay transparency laws. If you have questions about compensation, we encourage open discussions during the hiring process.

Base Pay Range

$19—$26.50 USD

What We Offer

Pearce offers a family-friendly and innovative culture with opportunities for growth, competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, HSA option. To help you recharge, we have paid vacation and paid holidays. For your future, we offer a company-matching 401(k) Retirement, Life Insurance, Tuition reimbursement, and professional development training. To help you be successful at work, as required for the role, we will provide a company vehicle, phone, laptop, or tablet along with all necessary tools and safety equipment.

At PEARCE, we are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment that empowers employees to excel and make a meaningful impact, providing a dynamic space for field technicians, service specialists, and corporate professionals to flourish and propel their careers forward within our nationwide presence and expansive service offerings.

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