Distribution Field Technician

Distribution Field TechnicianBuild Your Career in the Power Utility Industry

Looking for a long-term opportunity in a stable and growing industry? As a Distribution Field Technician, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting the electrical infrastructure that powers communities every day.

This role offers a unique mix of field work and technical engineering support, providing exposure to utility operations, design, inspections, construction, and maintenance. It's an excellent opportunity for entry-level candidates or those with utility or telecommunications experience who want to grow their career in the power utilities sector.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Start or grow a long-term career in the power utility industry

• Gain hands-on experience with electrical distribution systems and utility infrastructure

• Work in both the field and office environment

• Develop technical, engineering, and utility operations knowledge

• Learn directly from experienced utility and engineering professionals

• Build skills that can support future career growth within the utilities industry

Position Overview

The Distribution Field Technician supports the design, inspection, and maintenance of electrical distribution systems by preparing detailed field notes, drawings, specifications, and design estimates. This role combines field work and office-based engineering support, requiring strong technical aptitude, analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively with engineers, utility personnel, and other stakeholders. The technician helps ensure that electrical and related infrastructure is designed and maintained in accordance with safety codes, engineering standards, and best industry practices.

Work Environment

This role is primarily based in the field, working outdoors in a variety of weather and environmental conditions within utility territories. The technician regularly travels to distribution sites, utility poles, pad-mount equipment locations, and roadway areas to perform inspections, measurements, and data collection. Work involves the use of laptops, tablets, GPS devices, test equipment, and other electronic tools to capture and record field data. The environment is hands-on and technical, requiring attention to safety procedures and adherence to industry standards while working around electrical and communication infrastructure. Dress is practical and appropriate for outdoor field work, with suitable attire and protective gear to support safe and comfortable performance of duties.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Asheville, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Asheville, NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 27, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Asheville,NC.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.