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Job Title: Distribution Field Technician

Job Description

Join our team as a Distribution Field Technician, where you will collaborate with another technician to utilize KATAPULT on site for capturing photographs of utility poles. Your work will directly support our designers by providing essential visual data, ensuring accurate project execution.

Responsibilities

+ Collaborate with a fellow Distribution Field Technician to capture images of utility poles using KATAPULT.

+ Communicate effectively with designers to ensure photos meet data requirements.

+ Travel extensively around Georgia and neighboring states with overnight stays as needed.

+ Work outdoors in various weather conditions, including high heat, for extended periods.

+ Ensure compliance with safety and technical standards, including National Electrical Safety Codes (NESC).

Essential Skills

+ Ability to travel during weekdays with potential overnight stays.

+ Capability to work outdoors in challenging weather conditions.

+ Proficiency in technology, including Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and familiarity with Katapult or other reporting tools.

+ Understanding of power distribution systems and the utility industry.

+ Successful completion of MVR and drug test.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in data collection.

+ Knowledge of Joint Use and power pole staking.

+ Familiarity with IKE and previous experience with Katapult is beneficial.

Work Environment

This role involves traveling to various sites across Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and the Florida Panhandle to capture images of utility poles. Technicians typically work a four-day week, with ten-hour shifts, and are often on the road for up to four nights a week. The position offers per diem allowances for food and lodging at the Georgia rate, along with mileage reimbursement. Opportunities exist to work during storm conditions, and there is potential to receive a company vehicle for personal use. The work environment promises growth and advancement within the company, with numerous upcoming projects.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Douglasville,GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.