What are the responsibilities and job description for the Storm Services - Damage Assessor position at TechServ Engineering & Consulting?
SUMMARY
TechServ is currently seeking damage assessors willing to respond to major weather events and federal disasters that affect our utility partners throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. The Damage Assessor job is a seasonal and / or temporary position and workers are called upon throughout the year to assess storms lasting anywhere from 1 day to weeks at a time and often travel is required. Damage Assessors patrol electric transmission and distribution infrastructure and are responsible for reporting accurate information back to our host utility partners.
ASSESSOR JOB DUTIES
The following duties describe herein are a general statement of required essential functions performed regularly and continuously during a storm restoration event. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.
Damage Assessor positions are seasonal / temporary positions that are paid for the work performed and do not include benefits, vacation, and / or holiday pay.
- Assessors must prioritize safety by making informed decisions and conducting a thorough assessment of the surroundings to identify potential safety concerns.
- Working continuously for long hours over consecutive days and / or nights as needed.
- Assessors walk long distances patrolling electric transmission and distribution easements and rights-of-way and safely navigate the terrain and environmental conditions resulting from a disaster event.
- Must be able to follow circuit maps and understand the symbols for various types of electric utility equipment.
- Patrol and correctly identify all apparent damage to electric utility facilities in an assigned area.
- Locate, gather, assess, and report accurate and thorough information in the form and format as designated by the client or host company.
- Identify vegetation management needs and debris cleanup.
- Determine and report the types of utility crews needed to perform restoration services.
- Communicate information promptly and clearly to support efficient restoration efforts.
- Perform post-storm inspection to confirm repairs and construction standards.
ASSESSOR JOB REQUIREMENTS
ASSESSOR SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
ASSESSOR PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
VEHICLE AGREEMENT
Summer Storm Event : 4WD or AWD Truck or SUV Preferred
Job Types : Part-time, Temporary, Seasonal, Contract
