Power Distribution Field Technicians

About the Role

Flexforce is hiring Power Distribution Field Technicians to support utility infrastructure inspection programs in the Richmond, Virginia area. This role is responsible for conducting systematic field inspections of above-ground utility assets, collecting condition data, documenting findings, and identifying potential safety or maintenance concerns. The role serves as the eyes and ears of the utility in the field, ensuring accurate asset condition assessment and reporting. This position focuses exclusively on inspection, documentation, and data collection activities. Maintenance, repair, and operational work are performed by utility personnel or designated service providers. This is a full-time (40+ hours per week) limited-term role for a duration of 12 months, extendable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled field inspections of utility assets in accordance with established procedures and quality standards.
• Assess and document equipment condition, including signs of damage, corrosion, leaks, vandalism, or safety concerns.
• Evaluate site accessibility and identify conditions that may impact maintenance activities or emergency response efforts.
• Inspect and document vegetation encroachment, erosion, standing water, and other environmental factors affecting asset health.
• Capture accurate asset information, photographs, GPS data, and inspection records using mobile devices and field data collection applications.
• Identify and report potential deficiencies, safety hazards, and asset conditions requiring further review.
• Verify asset identification information and ensure inspection records are complete, accurate, and submitted on time.
• Follow all safety requirements, operating procedures, and field inspection protocols.
• Maintain productivity and quality standards while working independently in the field.
• Communicate inspection findings clearly and professionally with project management and stakeholder teams.
• Travel throughout assigned service territories to perform inspections.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• A minimum of 6 months experience as a field technician or inspector.
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to work independently and manage daily field assignments.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Experience using smartphones, tablets, GPS-enabled devices, and mobile applications.
• Ability to read maps, follow routes, and navigate field environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and terrain.
• Ability to walk extended distances, stand for long periods, bend, kneel, and carry inspection equipment.

Pay

The anticipated hourly base pay for this position is $18.00 - $25.00 (USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off (vacation, sick, and floating holidays), parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k), and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.

Note: This role may be eligible for bonus pay subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).