Field Collector

Description

The Field Collector provides supportive engineering services by gathering detailed on‑site telecommunications data, validating existing OSP designs, and documenting aerial, buried, and underground fiber networks, including conduit, handhole, building entrance, and riser facilities.

• Identify, photograph, and document detailed information of required facilities, including cables, poles, terminals, pedestals, handholes, and other OSP infrastructure.
• Capture accurate measurements of attachment heights, span distances, utility structures, and distances from existing/proposed OSP facilities to centerlines, property lines, and curb lines.
• Identify power and communication facilities and ownership on utility poles.
• Record bonding, grounding, guying, and anchor information.
• Deliver detailed field notes and photographs to the engineering team.
• Identify relevant obstructions to fiber placement and propose mitigation strategies.
• Read and interpret digital GIS maps, conduit records, and layout drawings.
• Utilize tools such as measuring wheels, height sticks, pull finder, GPS devices, MH/HH hooks, and laser rangefinder.
• Use electronic devices (iPad, iPhone, laptop) for file sharing, email, and data entry.
• Update completion dates and relevant information in Insite related to the job.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Field Engineering teams to complete tasks and resolve client issues.
• Maintain regular, punctual, and predictable attendance to support team and customer needs.
• Follow OSHA, state, and local safety standards.
• Walk up to 3 miles per day on gravel, pavement, or grass.
• Work in poor weather conditions (heat, snow, rain, wind).

Requirements

• Understand OSP construction techniques.
• Minimum 2 years experience in fiber‑optic/telecommunications construction.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of outside plant activities (fiber cable design, pole line construction, conduit system design) and make‑ready issues.
• Familiarity with obtaining rights of way and easements and documenting them in field notes.
• Ability to read as‑built prints, identify conflicts with existing OSP facilities, and select routing and equipment.
• Experience with GIS (ESRI), shapefiles, and related tools.
• Ability to identify utilities, potential conflicts, and regulatory violations (RUS, NESC, GO95, NEC).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; working knowledge of AutoCAD a plus.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, acceptable driving record; pass drug screen and background check.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to learn new technical systems and tools.
• Ability to resolve problems using judgment within policies and guidelines.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Extensive travel; work on‑site for numerous projects across various states.
• Work outdoors approximately 95% of the time.
• Travel up to 100% of the time, by air or vehicle, with overnight stays up to two weeks.

Benefits

Pearce offers a transparent compensation package with a base pay range of $19–$26.50 USD, performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, tool and fuel stipends, a company vehicle, per diem, and a comprehensive benefits suite that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and professional development training.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance