Field Technician

TEP Fiber – Field Technician

Location: Charlotte, NC

Tower Engineering Professionals is seeking a full-time OSP Field Technician in our Charlotte, NC office. As a Field Technician, you will serve as an integral member of our engineering team. Tower Engineering Professionals offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, paid vacation and holidays, 401k with company match, and a relaxed, fun environment.

Responsibilities:

Field Duties (75- 85% of work time):

• Must be able to travel up to five days a week (overnight stay included).

• Must be able to work in adverse settings and climatic conditions

• Must have a labor intensive attitude and be capable of being on your feet throughout the day.

• Operate and maintain field equipment and tools

• Collect and record existing field measurements for underground and aerial utilities as it pertains to each job; using measuring wheel, hand tools, lasers, and photogrammetry equipment

• Anticipate potential conflicts in proposed design and note any alternate options for the project manager to review

• Maintains field data until it can be transferred to manager

• Communicate effectively on a daily basis with project manager

Office Duties (15- 25% of work time):

• Prepare drawings of field sketches using AutoCAD.

• Read and interpret structural and architectural drawings, specifications, and design requirements related to telecommunication applications.

• Conduct due diligence for multiple projects prior to field work.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Skilled at managing all assigned task with little supervision

• Must be able to understand civil engineering standards, requirements, projects proposed by other utilities or government municipalities.

• Well-developed decision-making, analytical, and problem solving skills, displaying the ability to provide a solution where none apparently exists.

• Excellent oral/written communication skills, strong organizational skills, high level of integrity, and strong team player.

• Ability to work under severe time constraints and produce at a high level.

• Proven track record and reputation for being a gracious, flexible quick learner and accurate worker with a high attention to detail and follow-up.

• Represent the company in a professional manner at all times.

• Physical ability to lift 25+lbs. and be comfortable working in an outdoor environment in all types of weather

Qualifications:

• Must have High School diploma or equivalent

• 0-2 years of experience with ability to take direction and learn from experience

• Experience in AutoCAD or equivalent drawing software preferred.

• Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills; self-starter, team player, and results oriented.

• Ability to work independently as well as in a team

• Demonstrated willingness to learn

• A valid driver’s license, including a clean driving record, with the ability to be covered by company auto insurance plan

TEP is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 – $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends
• Overtime
• Self-determined schedule

Work Location: On the road