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Pearce Services

Field Collector

Pearce Services, Carbondale, Illinois, United States, 62901

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Join the nation’s leading independent service provider for critical telecommunication and renewable energy infrastructure. Pearce delivers comprehensive engineering, maintenance, repair, and repowering solutions across wireless, wireline telecom, solar, wind, EV charging, large‑scale power generation, critical power, and energy storage assets.

Your Impact The Field Collector provides supportive engineering services by collecting detailed telecommunications information from the job site. This role requires working knowledge of all technical aspects of fiber networks and the ability to in‑person validate existing field designs and layouts of aerial, buried, and underground fiber network components.

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 propose mitigation strategies.

Understand OSP construction techniques.

Read and interpret digital GIS maps, conduit records, and layout drawings.

Effectively use tools such as measuring wheels, height sticks, pull finder, GPS devices, MH/HH hooks, and laser rangefinders.

Operate electronic devices (iPad, iPhone, laptop) for file sharing and email communication.

Update completion dates and relevant information in Insite.

Work independently with minimal supervision while meeting daily objectives.

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

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

Core Experience

2+ years of experience in the fiber‑optic/telecommunications or telecom construction industry.

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Knowledge of outside plant activities (fiber cable design, pole‑line construction, conduit system design) and make‑ready issues.

Experience obtaining right‑of‑ways and easements and documenting them on field notes.

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

Familiarity with GIS (ESRI) and shapefile functionality.

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

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Working knowledge of AutoCAD (a plus).

Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation with an acceptable driving record, and ability to pass pre‑employment drug screen and background check.

Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

Willingness to learn new technical systems and tools.

Problem‑solving skills using judgment within defined policies and guidelines.

Physical Demands

Frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds.

Extensive travel and site work across multiple states.

Work outdoors 95% of the time.

Travel up to 100% of the time by air or vehicle, with potential overnight stays of up to two weeks.

Travel on short notice.

Follow OSHA, state, and local safety standards.

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

Work in poor weather conditions (heat, snow, rain, wind).

Operate safely with or without supervision.

Compensation Base Pay Range: $19 USD – $26.50 USD. This range reflects our commitment to pay equity and compliance with state and federal pay transparency laws.

Benefits All full‑time employees receive comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) with employer match; paid time off; tuition reimbursement; and professional development courses. We also provide performance bonuses, referral bonuses, production incentives, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, and a company vehicle, per diem, or other applicable compensation as needed.

About Pearce We offer a family‑friendly and innovative culture with opportunities for growth. As an equal‑opportunity employer, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment that empowers employees and provides a dynamic space for field technicians, service specialists, and corporate professionals to flourish within our nationwide presence.

Additional Information Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Pearce Services by 2×.

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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