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Pearce Services

Field Collector

Pearce Services, Rockford, Illinois, United States, 61103

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Join the nation’s leading independent service provider for critical telecommunication and renewable energy infrastructure. We are the premier independent service provider for our nation’s critical infrastructure. With over 2,500 team members nationwide, Pearce delivers comprehensive engineering, maintenance, repair, and repowering solutions, ensuring the seamless operation of our nation’s wireless and wireline telecom, commercial and utility‑scale solar and wind projects, EV charging stations, as well as large‑scale power generation, critical power and energy storage assets.

Your Impact The

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.

Core Responsibilities

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, email, etc.

Update completion dates and relevant information in Insite related to the job.

Perform independently with minimal supervision, exercising latitude to achieve daily objectives.

Work with the Engineering and Field Engineering team to complete all job tasks and resolve any client issues.

Maintain regular, punctual, and predictable attendance to support the needs of the team and the customer.

Core Experience

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 make the appropriate notations on the field notes for the desktop teams.

Ability to read and understand as‑built prints, and identify conflicts with existing outside plant facilities, select routing of lines, and equipment required for projects.

Familiar with GIS (Geographic Information Systems), ESRI, and shapefile functionality.

Identify different types of utilities, potential conflicts, and violations based on regulatory standards (RUS, NESC, GO95, NEC, etc.).

Experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.

Working knowledge of AutoCAD (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.

Resolve problems following standard practices, using judgment within defined policies and guidelines.

Physical Demands

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 and may require overnight stay up to two weeks at a time.

Ability to travel with short notice.

Follow OSHA/State/Local Safety Standards.

Walk up to 3 miles per day on terrain such as gravel, pavement, or grass.

Work safely in poor weather conditions such as heat, snow, rain, or wind.

Work safely, with or without supervision.

Compensation Base Pay Range: $19 USD – $26.50 USD

In addition to wages, employees may also be eligible for performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, company vehicle, per diem, or other applicable compensation.

Benefits Pearce offers a family‑friendly and innovative culture with opportunities for growth, competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, HSA option. Paid vacation and paid holidays are available. We also offer a company‑matching 401(k) retirement, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and professional development training. As required for the role, we will provide a company vehicle, phone, laptop, or tablet along with all necessary tools and safety equipment.

Equal Opportunity At PEARCE, we are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment that empowers employees to excel and make a meaningful impact, providing a dynamic space for field technicians, service specialists, and corporate professionals to flourish and propel their careers forward within our nationwide presence and expansive service offerings.

Learn more about us at www.Pearce-Services.com!

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Construction, Software Development, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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