Davey Resource Group, one of America’s largest employee owned companies, is looking for dedicated Field Technicians to help with the documentation and growth of the power and telecommunications infrastructure throughout Michigan’s lower peninsula.

What We Offer:*

• Competitive compensation, $19.50 - $23.00 per hour based on experience
• $35 per diem, TAX FREE
• Company vehicle
• Group Health Plan available on day-one of employment
• All job specific equipment and safety gear provided
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees
• Charitable matching gift program

*All listed benefits available to eligible employees.

Position Overview

This position does require extensive traveling throughout Michigan’s lower peninsula. Traveling and lodging expenses are covered.

Job Duties

• Perform field audits of existing telecommunications and electrical distribution activities
• Visually identify, inspect, and record equipment and structures in the right-of-way
• Take detailed field photos that tie directly to engineering/planning software
• Correlate route map and field photos directly to time stamps and field locations
• Record attributes and current conditions of overhead and ground-level utility structures
• Maintain consistent quality data while achieving our production standards
• Use measuring equipment and SLR cameras to establish a photo record
• Execute and plan daily goals while meeting quality, time, and budget constraints.
• Apply engineering design standards to aerial and underground pole/line cable including Joint -Use Design, Make Ready, Pole Replacement, Primary Service, Reliability/Maintenance Design, Upgrades, Voltage Conversion, and Tie Lines.
• Analyze and produce cost-effective models
• Use fiberglass hot-sticks to accurately measure heights on utility poles
• Resolve anticipated construction problems through drawings
• Apply NESC Standards

Qualifications
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• High school diploma or equivalent, required
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to endure frequent: driving, standing, walking long distances (up to 5 miles or more in a day), navigate through rough terrain on foot, and lifting/balancing objects that may weigh up to 20 lbs.
• Clean DMV driving record and ability to safely drive/operate a 4x4 vehicle.
• Must be computer literate – especially MS Word, Excel, MS Project, and/or Google Chrome.
• Must have the ability to travel throughout our client’s service area and travel overnight as needed.
• Proven ability to deal with governing authorities and their requirements, negotiate with private landowners, and provide communication, instruction, and guidance as needed to contractors.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to learn and operate customer based proprietary software and other computer systems to expedite and facilitate the work order process.
• Strong telecommunications and /or electrical distribution technical knowledge and skills is plus.
• Knowledge of telecommunications and/or electrical distribution construction and planning procedures is beneficial.
• Preferred Associates or a related technical discipline; A degree in Civil/Mechanical Engineering is a plus

Additional Information

The ideal candidate would be comfortable with traveling from location to location within the client’s service territory. Candidates must be comfortable working full time with a minimum of 40 - 45 hours per week. Compensation based on experience. DRG offers excellent benefits including: health, dental, vision and life insurance. Phone reimbursement and use of company vehicles. Vacation Pay, Company stock and 401-K eligibility after 1 year. Continual training and development offered. Pre-employment drug screen, motor vehicle records screen, criminal background screen, and Social Security # verification required. Davey Resource Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans are encouraged to apply. DRG is Employee Owned. We encourage you to take ownership of your future.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. As a service provider, our success depends upon our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel, regardless of their age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or other protected characteristics as established by federal, state or local law.

Divisional Overview

Asset Management is a division of Davey Resource Group, a Davey Company, which has been employee-owned since 1979. Asset Management specializes in managing the assets of utility companies throughout the U.S. by providing solutions, focused around the electrical and telecommunication industries. We believe in smart growth that continues to provide career advancement opportunities. We utilize cutting-edge technology to deliver proven solutions for utility companies with design, construction, and field inspection services. Asset Management is currently seeking motivated self-starters that can thrive in a fast-paced environment to learn and develop new skills to contribute to our group.

Employment Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 100%

I’m interested in speaking with you in more detail at your convenience. Please reply to this ad TODAY or contact Tom Usher at 216-299-8829.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.50 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Company truck
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends
• Overtime

Experience:

• traveling: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Drivers License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Required)

Work Location: On the road