Osmose Utilities Services Hiring for Field Surveyor Virtual Hiring Event Job at Yakima, WA Full Time

An Osmose Field Surveyor is responsible for collecting detailed technical information about electric utility and telecommunication facilities and equipment. It is an outdoor position that requires hiking between spans of utility poles to capture data that supports outside plant engineering and various fiber-optic construction projects. Osmose will train the ideal candidate to perform all required duties. This position requires routine travel, typically involving multiple motel nights stays per month.

This position starts at $24/hour.

Responsibilities

• Work in an outdoor environment to collect field data that supports the make ready engineering and design of fiber optic cable facilities. This will include measurements of attachment heights, span distances, angles, etc…
• Prepare and submit organized, detailed data for each project that could include maps, field notes and digital images.
• Operate and maintain equipment that would include tablet computer, digital camera, measuring tools and Personal Protective Equipment.
• Work professionally in an office and in the field as a representative of Osmose and our customers.
• Communicate effectively and on a daily basis with the project management team.
• Work safely and independent of supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical background preferred.
• Basic knowledge of telecommunications and/or electrical distribution systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of pole design including NESC requirements and general safety practices is a plus.
• Basic proficiency with computers including the ability to read, interpret and follow GPS maps.
• Enjoy working outdoors in all types of weather and terrains; and have the desire to actively participate in physically demanding work lifting 15 to 20 lbs on a regular basis.
• Ability to follow process specifications and guidelines in an extremely high quality environment.
• Ability to read, interpret and follow maps.
• Must have reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.
• Excellent communication skills; both written and oral.
• Ability to see clearly at short and long distances in a variety of lighting conditions.
• Present a professional appearance and attitude.
• Demonstrate high work standards with a quality orientation.
• Embrace core values of the company.
• Ability to pass a motor vehicle report and background check upon hire.

Technical requirements

After signing up, you will be sent an email with instructions on how to connect.
Please be prepared to join the virtual interview from a quiet place using a desktop or mobile device with a working speaker, microphone, and camera. Check to see if your network connection can support an online session. A plugged in ethernet cable or a strong WiFi network signal will help avoid time delays during your conversation.

Preferred dress code

Casual (come as you are, but please be presentable)

About Osmose Utilities Services

With 85 years of experience, Osmose proudly serves the electric utility and telecommunications industries across the U.S., helping enable the delivery of safe, reliable and affordable electricity and communications services to millions of customers nationwide. We are the industry leader in wood and steel structure condition assessment, life-extension and rehabilitation services. Our mission is to accurately inspect and mitigate aging infrastructure in a planned, programmatic manner that minimizes owner costs while maximizing benefits.

Headquartered in Peachtree City, Georgia, with satellite offices in Atlanta, Buffalo-Depew, Syracuse, Boston-Westborough and Secaucus, NJ, the Osmose footprint extends throughout the country. Our employees are inspired to perform each and every day by our core values of integrity, customer focus, safety, respect, excellence, flexibility, efficiency and ownership. Our staff and field personnel represent some of the most tenured, well trained, and innovative professionals in the industry.

What is a virtual interview?

Virtual interviews help employers connect with job seekers when they are not in the same physical location. Since hiring is a human process, employers would like to talk with you online (chat, video or phone) to see if you meet the requirements for the job.