Fielder Technician - QUES

About Us

QUES is composed of some of the most highly qualified professionals experienced in all aspects of engineering, designing, asset management, and construction management for the electric utility industry. We are a highly mobile and flexible team with the ability to service every area and region within our customers’ area of operation. With over 700 employees and growing, we have thousands of years of combined electrical utility experience to draw from when making a commitment to provide our clients with a wide range of electrical utility services.

About this Role

As a full-time Fielder Technician in the Design Estimating Department you will be expected to complete a variety of tasks efficiently and accurately after your completed training. These tasks include, but are not limited to: walking from pole to pole to complete field engineering, taking clear pictures of all angles of poles, carrying Hastings stick and being able to use it to accurately measure communication heights. Represent QUES and our clients at field meets, office meetings and public forums. Understanding, interpreting and explaining company proposed and approved plans. Notify co-workers of project status changes and follow-ups. Understanding and ensuring company project trackers are fully updated with fielding information. Always drive safely and be considerate of other drivers on the road. Maintaining company equipment and immediately notifying superiors of any issues. Often independently routing yourself to optimize assignments for each day. Communicate effectively and respectfully with all QUES employees, clients and associates. As your skills and experience grow in the company, you may be required to take on additional processes. You will be expected to maintain regular attendance and consistency in quality and quantity of work. Finally, you will be expected to conform to all QUES policies and procedures not listed herein.

What You'll Do

• Travel to commissioned worksites and survey utility structures to complete assigned projects.
• Locate, field, and document detailed information of all aspects of the poles on the assigned route.
• Measure attachment heights, structures dimensions and span distances.
• Measure distances from existing/proposed OSP facilities.
• Identify bonding and grounding requirements.
• Adhere to safety practices and guidelines
• Identify all possible safety hazards while out in the field.
• Understand and strictly adhere to all quality requirements without deviation appointed by company and customer alike.
• Communicate with team members daily.
• Carrying all equipment out in the field- up to 40 pounds.

What You'll Bring

• Must have knowledge in California Public Utilities Commission, GO95 document accordingly.
• Perform a visual & detailed collection of data and inventory of pad mounted equipment to include sizes and structures.
• Perform field data collection utilizing approved collection materials to include laptop/iPad, gps and other electronic devices as necessary.
• Safety
  • Follow all Safety protocols and practices established by company safety policies.
  • Possess a working knowledge of OSHA requirements to the induvial job responsibilities.
  • Responsible to maintain a safe and healthful place of work
  • Personal protective equipment must be used when and where required, and properly maintained.
  • Maintain a safe driving record
• Quality
  • Responsible for the quality of your individual work
  • Responsible for meeting the quality requirements as outlined per project working on.
  • Self-check all work and the work of others as assigned.

What You'll Get

• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision Plans, Critical Illness, Accident 
• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts 
• PWR Discounts (Flight Tickets, Amusement Park Tickets, Nike) 
• Group Discount (Pet Insurance, Auto Insurance, Home Insurance) 
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) with company matching 
• Short & Long Term Disability 
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance 
• Paid Holidays and Vacation

Compensation Range

The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $32.00/Hr. - depending on experience and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.