Posted 9 months ago
Utility Field Technician – Storm Damage Inspection
Remote (Mississippi, US)RemoteContract
AI Summary
A contract Utility Field Technician rapidly inspects utility poles, power lines, and related infrastructure after natural disasters, identifies damage and safety hazards, documents conditions with mobile/GPS, and communicates findings to restoration crews to enable safe, efficient power restoration during irregular emergency hours.
About this role
About the role
- Rapidly assess and inspect utility poles, power lines, and related infrastructure after natural disasters. Identify damage, report hazards, and support restoration crews to safely and efficiently restore power.
- Emergency response work in challenging, post-storm conditions.
- Potentially long, irregular hours including nights and weekends.
What you'll do
- Inspect poles, lines, transformers for storm damage.
- Identify and report safety hazards such as downed wires or leaning poles.
- Document conditions using mobile devices and GPS.
- Communicate findings to restoration teams for prioritized repairs.
- Follow all safety protocols and wear required protective gear.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather and difficult terrain.
- Knowledge of utility infrastructure preferred.
- Physical ability to walk over debris, climb poles, and work long shifts.
About OnTrack Communications LLC
Join a dynamic and innovative team dedicated to designing and maintaining cutting-edge telecommunications infrastructure. We specialize in delivering reliable and high-speed connectivity to communities across the United States.
Skills
GPSHazards IdentificationMobile DevicesPole InspectionPower Lines InspectionProtective GearTransformer InspectionUtility Infrastructure
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