Distribution Field Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Distribution Field Technician

Job Description

Entry level opportunity for individuals looking to get into the power industry! This role involves preparing field notes, drawings, specifications, and design estimates. The position requires strong analytical skills to effectively interact with various individuals, including engineers. You will acquire a working knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), national engineering standards, utility construction standards, and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain production and quality of projects, including field data, photographs, engineering analysis, reports, and various departmental reports and databases.
• Prepare and modify electrical and roadway drawings, specifications, calculations, charts, graphs, and construction drawing packages.
• Perform various field technical services for the operation, inspection, and maintenance of electrical distribution systems.
• Conduct system inventories and audits, joint use management, permitting, pad-mount inspections, ground-line pole inspections, metering and apparatus services, and lighting audits.
• Collect field data using laptop computers, tablet devices, GPS, and other electronic devices for input into database software.
• Develop a working knowledge of telephone, cable, and other communication facilities.
• Operate necessary equipment to take measurements on utility poles and mid-span facilities, perform pole inspections, and maintain pad-mount equipment.
• Present ideas effectively in both formal and informal situations.
• Communicate clearly both verbally and in writing with all levels in the organization and with outside clients and agencies.

Essential Skills

• Entry-level position requiring an Associate's degree or high school diploma.
• 1+ years of experience in Electric Utility or telecommunications field preferred.
• Familiarity with the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) preferred.
• Knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office applications.
• Proficient use of engineering software, including AutoCAD or similar programs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma; an Associate's Degree is preferred.
• Proficient in technical aptitude and the use of test equipment.
• Clear and valid driver's license required as travel to surrounding utility territories is expected.
• Comfortable working outdoors.

Work Environment

The work environment primarily involves outdoor fieldwork. The position requires working with various technologies and equipment, including laptops, tablets, GPS devices, and engineering software. The role necessitates travel to surrounding utility territories.

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

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Asheville,NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 12, 2026.

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 withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

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