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Job Title: Distribution Field Technician

Job Description

Join a dynamic team as a Distribution Field Technician, where you will collaborate with another field technician to utilize KATAPULT on site, capturing images of utility poles for design purposes. Your work will directly support the designer in ensuring accurate data communication.

Responsibilities

+ Utilize KATAPULT to capture and send images of utility poles to the designer.

+ Ensure images provide accurate and comprehensive data for design purposes.

+ Travel extensively during the week around Georgia, with potential overnight stays.

+ Work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat.

+ Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines.

Essential Skills

+ Experience in the electric utility sector.

+ Ability to travel and stay overnight as projects require.

+ General technological proficiency, including tools like Microsoft Teams and Outlook.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Familiarity with power distribution, IKE, and National Electrical Safety Codes (NESC).

+ Data collection experience is advantageous.

+ Knowledge of Joint Use, staking, and power poles.

+ Experience with Katapult is beneficial.

Work Environment

This role involves extensive travel, primarily around the Georgia/Alabama border, with projects extending to Alabama, Mississippi, and the Panhandle of Florida. Expect to travel every week, with overnight stays averaging three nights but potentially extending to four. Work is conducted over a four-day work week, with ten-hour shifts each day. Employees receive per diem at the Georgia rate for food and lodging. Opportunities exist to work during storms and potentially have access to a company vehicle for commuting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Carrollton, Georgia.

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 Newnan,GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 10, 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.