Entry Level Field Technician

About the role

We are seeking a Distribution Field Technician to join our team, focusing primarily on joint use projects in the field. This role involves documenting what is being installed, ensuring accuracy, and working alongside construction crews under the guidance of a field construction coordinator. The position requires travel and data entry tasks, supporting operations across multiple utilities. This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dallas, TX.

Responsibilities

• Document installations in the field and verify accuracy using laptops.
• Work on-site with contract services crews and construction crews.
• Perform system inventories and audits, joint use management, and permitting.
• Conduct sub-surface and pad-mount inspections and ground-line pole inspections.
• Provide metering and apparatus services and perform lighting audits.
• Collect field data using laptops, tablets, GPS, and other electronic devices.
• Develop knowledge of National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and construction standards.
• Operate equipment for utility pole measurements and inspections.
• Assist with storm damage assessments for distribution structures and equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Proficient computer skills and ability to navigate software.
• Experience with field data collection, particularly in utility settings.
• Knowledge of aerial and distribution engineering.
• Familiarity with SPIDAcalc, Katapult, and ikeGPS.
• Understanding of NESC and communication facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology, GIS, or Environmental Science related field.
• 0-1 years of experience as a Field Technician with utility experience preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office products.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/hr.

Benefits

• 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)