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Job Description RCS Staffing has an immediate need for multiple Field Technicians in Columbus, OH. This is a full-time contract-to-permanent hire field-based assignment with our client. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and opportunities for long-term career advancement.

Overview of YOUR role as a Field Technician Our client is seeking a Field Technician to support utility pole inspection and data collection projects. This role involves both field and office work, safety assessments, data entry, and teamwork to ensure the quality and accuracy of utility infrastructure information. As a Field Technician YOU will: Perform a daily Job Hazard Analysis (safety checks) before field activities.

Plan and coordinate daily work with supervisors. Measure poles using a hot stick (training provided). Identify and correct safety hazards on poles.

Conduct field surveying, data collection, and post-survey verification. Use Fulcrum software (transitioning soon to Katapult) for data entry and project tracking. Work in two-person field teams to inspect approximately 10 poles per hour.

Drive company (Pike) trucks; mileage reimbursed if using personal vehicles. Maintain strong safety awareness and adherence to procedures. Occasionally travel overnight as required by project needs.

YOU are the ideal Field Technician candidate if you have: Technical aptitude and ability to use field and computer applications. Strong attention to detail and ability to think critically in the field. A team-oriented mindset and willingness to ask questions and learn.

Ability to travel when needed. It's a BONUS if you have: Prior experience with field data collection or utility pole inspection. Familiarity with mobile data collection tools such as Fulcrum or Catapult.

Interest in growing into a Power Engineering Technologist, Design, or Project Management role. Training: New hires will begin with several days of basic and safety training, including identifying field conditions and understanding pole structures. You will then be paired with an experienced Field Tech for several weeks to learn on-site procedures and data standards.

Training concludes with the new hire taking the lead on field work under the supervision of their trainer. The goal is to provide a clear path for growth from Field Tech to Design and Engineering roles. About Our CLIENT: Our Client performs distribution, transmission and substation construction services and conducts turnkey engineering-construction projects for utilities, electric cooperatives and municipalities of all sizes across the country.

In addition, they are a leader in storm restoration and offer gas distribution services. They are known for our relentless commitment to safety, exceptional customer service, operational excellence and a strong focus on our employees' continued development. With over 75 years of experience, they have long-standing relationships with our customers from utilities, electric cooperatives and municipalities.

Who WE Are RCS Staffing is a certified Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) specializing in the recruitment of professionals for best-of-class companies throughout the United States. Since 1994, RCS recruits top talent for direct hire, temp-to-perm and contract staffing positions and provides customized payroll services. Our Recruiting Specialties consist of all Engineering Disciplines, Project Management, Project Controls, Information Technology, Energy Efficiency and Business Professionals.

RCS is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. RCS recruits, hires, and promotes for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, genetic information or age. All terms and conditions of employment such as compensation, benefits, work assignment, availability of facilities and privileges of employment are administered on the same basis of equality.