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GPS Field Technician

Davey Tree Expert Company

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Location: Madison, WI
Type: Full Time
Posted: 07/17/2019
Deadline to Apply: Open - no deadline given by employer
More Information: Davey Tree Company Job Posting

Job Summary:

The Utility Systems Technician inspects and compiles data on power lines, electric utility equipment, and telecommunication facilities attached to utility poles in the right-of-way. The Technician uses a field computer linked with a GPS unit to record data at each utility pole. The position is 100% outdoors and requires hiking from pole to pole with all pertinent equipment including (but not limited to) computer, GPS unit, digital camera, and fiberglass hook stick. DRG provides complete training of specific task needs for the position.

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma and valid driver’s license required
  • Two to four year degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Technology, Geography, GIS or related discipline or equivalent experience in a similar position is preferred
  • Electric Hazard Identification, Electric Equipment Identification, and Communication Equipment Identification capability is preferred
  • Specific OSHA 1910.269 Qualified Training is preferred but will be provided as required by the project (including but not limited to use and testing of rubber insulating gloves, electric meter change out, use of insulated measuring sticks, open enclosure methodology, use of phasing tools
  • Electric utility and telecommunications experience preferred
  • Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft products – highly tech savvy is a plus.

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