OSP Field Technician

OSP Field Technician

Tower Engineering Professionals – Fiber Division is currently seeking an OSP/ISP Field Technician for a full-time position located in Denver, CO.

The OSP/ISP Field Technician works primarily in the field, gathering relevant data by measuring cable heights of attachment on utility poles, identifying, and measuring existing utility markings, and taking/labeling photos of all existing field conditions for the engineering and design of aerial, underground, and buried fiber optic facilities and other underground/aerial utilities. This information will be used to create plans for new utility construction. The position is to be primarily in the field, but with some time focused on subsequent administrative tasks as required by project leadership. When not verifying items in the field, the OSP/ISP Engineering Technician will assist designers and engineers with permitting and design.

This position requires frequent overnight travel and will have extended work hours; overtime and weekends as needed. In most cases, you will be provided with a company vehicle - otherwise you will be reimbursed for mileage. You must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and be insurable by the company’s auto insurance carrier.

Qualified individuals should be experienced in reading and understanding utility or telecommunications cable systems and associated documents. Prior OSP/ISP engineering or construction experience preferred but training can be provided.

A successful candidate must meet most of the knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience requirements outlined below:

· A thorough understanding/ experience in the OSP/ISP telecom industry, public right-of-way, private easements, existing utilities such as water, sewer, electric, gas, and other underground and aerial utilities.

· Proficiency in base-mapping, Google Earth, GIS and layering, fundamental knowledge of Outside Plant, running line, conduit and cable design for fiber optics, and Make-Ready Engineering

· Experience with GIS based design platforms: Utilities, research files, drawings and maps for relative information, plat research, assessor's information, survey maps and parcel information (GIS).

· Experience with underground utility locates

· Must possess strong problem solving and multitasking skills, with strong attention to detail and a number/math orientation

· Demonstrated strong professional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

· Use mature judgment in all aspects of the job

· Demonstrated ability to keep a positive, professional attitude in a fast-paced environment subject to specific deadlines which must be met

· Possess the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with daily engagement with the engineering team and project management staff via emails / phone as well as occasional in-person meetings.

· Ability to work discreetly with sensitive and confidential information

· Ability to work outside in varying weather conditions

· Must be able to stand, bend, squat, walk, move, lift, carry equipment (>20lb) for the duration of the work day

· Ability to use smartphones, tablets, laptops, applications, and web-based programs to complete field or desktop surveys and upload results daily.

· Operate and maintain field equipment and tools

· The ability to receive direction and instructions from local and/or remote staff is critical to this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Compensation: Based on experience

Travel: 85% (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Required)

Work Location: On the road