Utilities Document Specialist Trainee - Remote (EST)

Department: Right of Way Professional Location: Work from Home Remote Employee - Nationwide Compensation: $18.00 - $20.00 / hour Description Location: Remote (candidate will have the flexibility to work from their home office but must reside within the eastern time zone) Schedule: Full-time, Non-Exempt Why Join ORC? The Right Work. The Right People. The Right Culture. Right of Way is where infrastructure meets innovation—shaping roads, utilities, and communities for the future. At ORC, we offer more than a job—we offer purpose, stability, and growth. You’ll join a team that values collaboration, workplace flexibility, and long-term opportunity. What You’ll Do Prepare, review, and quality-check right of way documents — easements, agreements, and related real estate instruments — for utility projects Maintain accurate project files, databases, and document tracking systems Track documents from draft through recording and keep project teams informed of status Support Agents and the Project Manager with document requests and reporting Perform general administrative tasks that keep projects moving Place/embed project specific documents, images and pins into project map/KMZ We’re Looking for Someone Who Is organized, analytical, and detail-oriented — accuracy is the heart of this role Works efficiently under tight deadlines and keeps multiple priorities moving Communicates clearly and professionally — in writing, on the phone, and face to face Brings a strong service mindset to every team and client interaction Picks up new systems and software quickly Is eager to learn and grow in the right of way profession Minimum Requirements Proficient with MS Office Suite — specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook An iOS or Android smartphone to access ORC’s systems Valid driver’s license Bonus Points: If you have experience as an office administrator, paralegal, court/document clerk, real estate or equivalent profession Where You Fit This is an entry-level training role — our front door into the profession — and no prior industry experience is required. The pay range for this posting is $18 - $20/hr, and your offer will reflect your related experience, education, and what you demonstrate throughout the interview process. As you complete ORC’s training program and build experience in the field, you’ll be positioned to grow into a Utilities Document Specialist role. Relocation and per diem are not provided.

What We Offer

Medical, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) with company match, plus disability coverage Paid time off, sick time, and paid holidays Tuition reimbursement and paid professional development ClassPass and Breethe memberships Recognition programs and real room to grow That’s the quick version — learn more about benefits at ORC. Ready to Apply? Make your mark on projects that matter. Apply now to join a supportive team that invests in your future. Employees must avoid any relationship or activity that might impair, or even appear to impair, their ability to make objective and fair decisions when performing their jobs. To avoid conflicts of interest, employees are prohibited from performing any services for clients or perceived clients during nonworking time that are normally performed by ORC, including the sale of real estate. Physical Requirements: English language proficiency required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to clearly communicate and exchange information via phone, email, and virtual meeting platforms. The role involves substantial repetitive movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers due to high amounts of computer usage, typing, and document manipulation. The employee is expected to spend long hours in front of a computer screen. Must be able to read, understand, and interpret department-related documents and data. This is a largely sedentary role; however, the employee occasionally is required to move about their home office workspace to access files and office equipment. Rare travel is required.