Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The individual must have a valid driver’s license be able to safely operate a vehicle.
Duties and Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned):
•Operation of map and route tracking GPS equipment
•Calibration and maintenance of the specialized sensor system
•Detection and testing of potential contact voltage hazards
•Operation, maintenance, and use of an array hand-held measuring equipment used to confirm and assess hazard voltages appearing on publicly accessible surfaces
•Mapping and planning including:
+ Operating GPS mapping and tracking system, specifically adapted to contact voltage survey;
+ Developing route plan based on the arrangement of overhead and underground utility distribution facilities within targeted geographic region
+ Conducting the contact voltage survey depends upon accurate measurements
+ Ensuring the rout plan is entered into the track mounted GPS system for guidance during the actual survey activity;
+ Reading and interpreting utility supplied schematics of distribution equipment and developing appropriate survey route overlays
•Sensor operation including:
+ Recognizing deviation of the sensor response from normal operation conditions
+ Interpreting against the observations of the layout of the electrical distribution equipment as well as the motion of the vehicle carrying the operators and equipment
•Field investigation including:
+ Locating the exact source stimulus triggering the sensor system and signaled a potential contact voltage hazard, and execute a field investigation procedure
+ Making accurate measurements and communicate results to utility repair crews
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
•Ability to learn quickly
•Effective oral communication skills
•Strong interpersonal skills
•Ability to work as part of a team
•Maintains perspective and responds in a professional manner when faced with challenging situations
•Proficient with using Microsoft Office
•Capture data and imagery on iOS devices
•College degree is a plus
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.