UAM Field Technician 1 in Oklahoma City

Position Overview

The UAM Field Technician 1 role at Davey Resource Group, Inc. in Oklahoma City, OK (with additional locations throughout Oklahoma) is an entry-level field position. The successful candidate will plan, design, verify locations and inspect utility infrastructure while progressively learning and applying technical skills under general supervision. This individual contributor role supports our utility clients by ensuring their assets are managed efficiently and safely.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate as a lone worker when required.
• Operate as one of a pair of technicians when needed, demonstrating the ability to collaborate on work scheduling, hours, and work locations.
• Fulfill weekly production targets to meet client expectations and timelines.
• Perform field audits of existing utility infrastructure by visually identifying, inspecting, and recording information.
• Operate hand-held computers, GPS units, cameras, and other field technology.
• Accurately record field observations.
• Effectively communicate with property owners and agencies to arrange necessary access and work.
• Drive, operate, and maintain a company vehicle in a variety of terrains and surfaces (including ATVs).
• Read and follow maps; navigate (in vehicle and on foot) through various terrains and weather conditions using GPS, maps, or other methods.
• Recognize unacceptable safety risk conditions and hazards based on federal standards and client specifications.
• Review and/or correct data integrity errors within the GIS Database.
• Comply with all safety regulations and meet safety requirements.
• Perform light maintenance on utility infrastructure using hand tools.
• Use a fiberglass measuring stick to accurately measure heights on utility poles.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Supervisors, Coordinators, Technicians, and Administrators.
• Ensure proper care and maintenance of assigned vehicles and equipment through regular inspections and maintenance checks.
• React safely and appropriately in emergency situations.
• Report and respond timely and accurately to the supervisor.
• Participate in employee and professional training events as assigned.
• Travel 75%-100% for on-site job duties.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and work rules.

Required Qualifications

• A high-school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated proficiency in basic office applications and data entry; must be willing to learn mapping collection software applications.
• Ability to read, comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos while communicating effectively one-on-one and in groups.
• Perform basic arithmetic computations.
• Apply understanding to carry out detailed instructions and resolve problems involving multiple variables.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean Motor Vehicle Report; must attend and pass the Davey Driver’s Safety Course.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior electric utility or communications industry experience.
• Prior experience working outdoors.
• Capability in electric hazard identification, electric equipment identification, or communication equipment identification.

Benefits & Perks

• Group health plans
• Short-term and long-term insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 401k with up to a 4% company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Opportunity to buy company stock at a 15% discount
• Holidays and paid time off
• Payroll savings plan
• Charitable matching gift program
• Employee referral bonus program
• Employee Educational Scholarship
• Davey Family Scholarship
• 20% discount on all Davey services
• Cell phone discounts
• Vehicle purchase discount program
• All listed benefits are available to eligible employees on Day 1.
• * Union employees are not eligible for a 401k plan, but may be eligible to join pension plans negotiated by their local union.