• Field Technician

    Actalent (Madison, WI)


    Job Title: Field Technician

    Job Description

    We offer a comprehensive range of professional, engineering, and technical services to the telecommunications and power delivery markets. We currently have an opening for a Utility Technician. Our mission is to support our customers and stakeholders by consistently exceeding expectations with services including Communications Design Services, Energy Distribution Services, Utility Pole Inspection, and Environmental Services.

    Responsibilities

    + Acquire field data (stick poles) to be used in the OSP Aerial design under supervision.

    + Work outside in all weather conditions.

    + Perform utility pole maintenance, remedial treatments, and apply wood-preserving chemicals.

    + Manage utility pole assets through web-based mapping and collection of GPS data.

    + Conduct inspections of utility poles, including visual inspections from top to bottom, noting any damage to the pole, lines, conductors, attachment points, wires, and hardware.

    + Use an iPhone/iPad to follow inspection checklists and update records.

    + Perform a 360-degree walk-around inspection.

    + Sound poles with a hammer to detect hollowness or degradation.

    + Inspect ground lines by scooping out dirt and examining wood below ground level.

    + Use an electric drill to assess decay by drilling into the pole base.

    + Provide insecticides if licensed to do so.

    Essential Skills

    + 9+ months of utility pole inspection experience.

    + Comfortable with national travel for projects, moving from location to location every 3-4 months.

    + Ability to be away from home for extended periods.

    + Experience working long hours (sun up to sun down, 10-hour days M-F, and half-day Saturday).

    + Experience walking in rough terrain in all weather conditions.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Ability to inspect 40-60 poles a day.

    + Strong communication with lead and team members.

    + References that speak to quality of inspections and attendance.

    Work Environment

    The role is 100% field-based, working in rural areas inspecting utility poles. National travel is required, with technicians usually stationed in one location for 3-4 months before moving to the next. Locations include Black Hills Energy, Pueblo CO, and Rapid City SD.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/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 Madison,WI.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Aug 15, 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.