Distribution Field Technician

Description

• Perform various field technical services for the operation, inspection, and maintenance of electrical distribution systems.
• Develop a working knowledge of telephone, cable, and other communication facilities.
• Collect field data utilizing laptop computers, tablet devices, GPS, and other electronic devices for database input.
• Maintain production and quality of projects, including management of field data, photographs, engineering analysis, reports, various departmental reports, and databases.
• Prepare and modify electrical and roadway drawings, specifications, calculations, charts, graphs, and construction drawing packages.
• Conduct system inventories and audits, joint use management and permitting, pad-mount inspections, ground-line pole inspections, metering and apparatus services, and lighting audits.
• Operate necessary equipment to take measurements on utility poles and mid-span facilities, perform pole inspections, and inspect and maintain pad-mount equipment.

Requirements

• Skills in engineering, electrical schematics, blueprints, test equipment, and technical aptitude.
• Comfortable working outdoors.
• Must have a high school diploma.
• Knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office applications.
• Entry-level experience with an Associate's degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Proficient use of engineering software and AutoCAD or similar programs is preferred.
• 1+ years of electric utility or telecommunications field experience preferred.
• Clear and valid driver's license required for travel to surrounding utility territory.
• Present ideas effectively in both formal and informal situations and communicate clearly both verbally and in writing with all levels in the organization and with outside clients and agencies.
• Familiarity with the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) is preferred.

Benefits

• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Asheville,NC. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 20, 2026.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• Short and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical, dental & vision

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance