Field Collector

Overview

Pearce is a leading technology-enabled provider of asset management solutions for mission-critical electromechanical infrastructure throughout North America. Pearce provides technical maintenance, repair, operations, and engineering services for uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, backup power generators, battery energy storage systems (BESS), critical cooling systems, and other electrical and mechanical infrastructure across end markets such as renewable energy, telecom, and data centers. Founded in 1998, Pearce has more than 4,000 employees and 28 locations across the U.S. Pearce is a wholly owned subsidiary of CBRE Group, Inc.,

the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm. To learn more about Pearce visit

Field Collector — provides supportive engineering services through a highly detailed collection of telecommunications information from the job site. This position requires a working level of knowledge in all technical aspects of fiber networks. The successful candidate is responsible for in-person validation of the existing field design and layout of the OSP telecommunications network to include aerial, buried, and underground fiber network design and layout, underground conduit, handhole, building entrance, and riser facilities.

• Identify, photograph, and document detailed information of required facilities, including cables, poles, terminals, pedestals, handholes, and other outside plant 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 provide a proposed mitigation strategy.
• Understand OSP construction techniques.
• Read and understand digital GIS maps, conduit records, and layout drawings.
• Effectively utilize tools, such as measuring wheels, height sticks, pull finder, GPS devices, MH/HH hooks, and laser rangefinder.
• Use electronic devices, such as iPad, iPhone, laptop, file sharing, and email.
• Update completion dates and relevant information in Insite related to the job.
• Work independently with minimal supervision to achieve daily objectives.
• Collaborate with the Engineering and Field Engineering team to complete all tasks and resolve client issues.
• Maintain regular, punctual, and predictable attendance to support the team and customer needs.

• 2+ years of experience in the fiber-optic/telecommunications/telecom construction industry.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of outside plant activities (Fiber Cable Design, Pole Line Construction, Conduit System design) and Make-ready issues.
• Knowledge of obtaining right of ways and easements where required, and the ability to annotate field notes for desktop teams.
• Ability to read and understand as-built prints, identify conflicts with existing outside plant facilities, and select routing of lines and equipment.
• Familiarity with GIS, ESRI, and shapefile functionality.
• Ability to identify different utilities, potential conflicts, and violations based on regulatory standards (RUS, NESC, GO95, NEC, etc.).
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite; working knowledge of AutoCAD is a plus.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation with an acceptable driving record, and be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Good organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to learn new technical systems and tools.
• Ability to resolve problems following standard practices, using judgment within defined policies and guidelines.

• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Extensive travel and the ability to work on site for numerous projects in various states.
• Ability to work outdoors 95% of the time.
• Ability to travel up to 100% of the time, by air or vehicle, with possible overnight stays up to two weeks at a time.
• Ability to travel with short notice.
• Ability to follow OSHA/State/Local Safety Standards.
• Ability to walk up to 3 miles per day on various terrains.
• Ability to work in poor weather conditions such as heat, snow, rain, or wind.
• Ability to work safely, with or without supervision.

We are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Base Pay Range: $19 USD - $26.50 USD. Actual compensation is influenced by factors including skill set, experience, and location. In addition to wages, employees may be eligible for performance bonuses, incentives, stipends, a company vehicle, per diem, or other applicable compensation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and professional…