Distribution Field Tech 1

About the Role

The technician is responsible for collecting facility field data for updating records and preparing design documents, including measurement, mapping, photography, inventory, and staking under senior staff direction. They act as a design or staking assistant, accurately gathering data with paper drawings, electronic devices, digital cameras, laser range finders, and GPS receivers. The role requires correctly identifying items to document with minimal supervision and recording measurements using proper standards and symbology. They also may assist in power restoration during natural disasters. Engineering roles at Pike involve transmission and distribution, substations, smart‑meter technologies, renewable energy, telecommunications, and storm‑damage assessment. Employees play critical roles in keeping essential services such as power, gas, telephone, and wireless communications operational for communities and businesses. • Collect and record field data using paper forms, electronic devices, digital cameras, laser range finders, and GPS. • Perform measurement, mapping, photography, inventory, and staking tasks under senior staff direction. • Serve as a design or staking assistant for senior engineers. • Identify and document field items with minimal supervision, applying correct standards and symbology. • Assist in power restoration efforts during natural disasters. • Follow Pike Engineering’s Safety Manual and champion safety initiatives. • Meet production targets and adhere to project deliverables and milestones.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸data collection
• ▸mapping
• ▸photography
• ▸staking
• ▸power restoration
• ▸safety

What You Bring

The first level field technician role serves as a potential training slot for Designer or CAD positions. Candidates should be organized, possess strong written communication, and be familiar with MS Office and CAD drafting systems where applicable. Experience in utility design or line construction, and familiarity with GIS and basic data structures are preferred. The incumbent must be self‑motivated, able to work independently, and comfortable working outdoors. The incumbent must adhere to Pike Engineering’s Core Values and Safety Manual, advocate for safety, and participate in safety initiatives. Meeting production targets, respecting project milestones, and occasional overnight travel are expected. Required personal attributes include self‑motivation, the ability to work independently and in teams, customer orientation, multitasking, and training new peers. A valid driver’s license is required for field work. • Travel overnight when required and work independently in outdoor environments. • Demonstrate self‑motivation, teamwork, customer focus, and the ability to multitask. • Hold a valid driver’s license and maintain safe driving practices.

Requirements

• ▸driver’s license
• ▸cad
• ▸gis
• ▸ms office
• ▸utility design
• ▸self‑motivation

Work Environment

Field