Distribution Field Technician

About the Role

We're looking for motivated individuals to join our team as Distribution Field Technicians supporting the electrical utility industry throughout the Dayton region. No engineering degree required. If you're dependable, detail-oriented, and eager to learn, we'll provide the training and support you need to build a successful career in utility infrastructure. In this role, you'll spend your days in the field inspecting electrical distribution systems, documenting utility assets, collecting data, and supporting projects that help keep communities powered safely and reliably.

Why You'll Love This Role

• 4-Day Work Week (Four 10-hour shifts)
• Outdoor Work Without the Heavy Manual Labor
• Paid Training & Career Development
• Work With Modern Technology and GPS Mapping Tools
• Build a Long-Term Career in the Utility Industry
• Team-Oriented Culture with Strong Safety Focus
• Opportunities for Certifications and Advancement

Responsibilities

As a Distribution Field Technician, you'll travel throughout the Dayton area with a teammate to perform field inspections and collect critical information about electrical infrastructure. Your day may include:

• Inspecting utility poles, overhead power lines, underground facilities, and electrical equipment
• Measuring and mapping electrical distribution systems
• Documenting utility assets using tablets, GPS units, and electronic field tools
• Conducting pole inspections and equipment audits
• Supporting permitting, inventory, and asset management projects
• Preparing field reports and minor work orders
• Recording measurements using height sticks and range finders
• Assisting with distribution design and infrastructure improvement projects
• Working closely with teammates to safely complete daily assignments

Qualifications

You do not need prior utility experience to be successful. We strongly encourage applicants from backgrounds such as:

• Construction
• Utility locating
• Landscaping
• Surveying
• Manufacturing
• Warehousing
• Telecommunications
• Field service work
• General labor
• Military service
• Transportation and logistics

Skills

• Strong attention to detail
• Basic computer skills, including Excel and data entry
• Ability to use tablets, laptops, and GPS devices
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Dependable work ethic and commitment to safety
• Willingness to learn utility and electrical industry standards
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet vehicle requirements
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Work Environment

You'll start each day at our Dayton-area office before heading into the field with your team. Most project locations are within approximately one hour of the office. This is a field-focused position where you'll spend the majority of your day outdoors conducting inspections and collecting data while contributing to projects that improve and maintain critical electrical infrastructure.

Schedule

The schedule typically consists of four 10-hour days, giving you an extra day off each week while maintaining full-time hours.

Career Development

We believe in investing in our people. Our team members receive:

• On-the-job training
• Industry knowledge development
• Exposure to utility engineering and distribution systems
• Certification opportunities
• Career advancement pathways within utility infrastructure and field operations

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dayton, OH. This is a fully onsite position in Dayton, OH. This position is anticipated to close on Sep 16, 2026.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/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.

Benefits

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)