Field Service Rep. - Electro/Mechanical Equip. jobs in Syracuse, NY

Coates Field Service, Inc. is seeking an experienced Title Agent /Examiner/Abstractor for work near Syracuse, NY, and the adjacent area. The successful candidate will be well-versed in digital workflows, and online and in-person title searches, and have proven experience in surface title for right-of-way acquisition.

*Local Candidates Preferred.* 

Job Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Searches property records for conveyances, liens, and other instruments
• Plots the legal descriptions, including metes and bounds
• Identifies title defects and reports these to the Title Reviewer and Title Supervisor
• Prepares run sheets, showing all pertinent records and the succession of title
• Obtains and reviews title information and checks the accuracy of legal descriptions against maps

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of land and right-of-way easement documentation
• Detailed knowledge of researching online and in-person courthouse records (to provide guidance and assistance to title agents)
• Ability to compile and prepare chains of title, make abstracts of title with summaries of all matters and instruments of record
• Analysis of title data and reports
• Interpret deeds, leases, court actions, probates, other documents impacting property ownership
• Ability to plot metes and bounds descriptions of property and read a variety of maps, electronic, and paper
• Knowledge of industry software such as: Sandy Knoll Real Estate Deed Drawing/Plotting, Greenbrier Graphics Net Deed Plotter, Google Earth Pro, and other database/document management systems

Minimum Requirements:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Access, Excel, Word and Project or similar software programs in order to generate a variety of project reports in response to specific and varied queries

Who We Are:

Coates has a 74-year history providing comprehensive land acquisition and right of way services to municipalities, utilities, energy providers, and oil and gas companies nationwide. The first firm of its kind, we are widely recognized as a leader in the land and right of way acquisition industry. A national corporation, Coates has the depth of knowledge and the ability to respond to client needs in all 50 states. Coates is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with regional offices located throughout the United States. It is our mission to provide professional, high-quality, cost-efficient land acquisition and right-of-way services our clients need, when and where they need us.

Coates is committed to rewarding the loyalty of the national team of Coates’ Employees. Coates hires the best candidates available for all positions, without regard to the individual's race, religion, or sexual preference or orientation. Coates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Coates offers a comprehensive and generous benefits package, including medical/dental, vision, STD/LTD, life insurance, paid time off, company paid holidays, and more!