1099 Contract Field Technician – Utility Pole Inspections (Carlsbad, NM)

CS TECH Ai – Geospatial Americas; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 11,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading geospatial services provider is seeking dependable 1099 contract field technicians for a utility pole inspection project in Carlsbad, New Mexico. The role involves capturing compliant field data through high-quality photographic documentation following set standards. Candidates should have prior experience in utility documentation and work effectively as part of a two-person team. Equipment will be provided, and compensation is based on the number of poles captured with varying rates depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in utility, telecom, or power infrastructure documentation.
• Familiarity with DSLR cameras and capturing high-quality images.
• Capacity to work outdoors for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Capture complete photographic documentation of utility poles.
• Ensure required views are captured according to standards.
• Maintain proper photo sequencing and focus for usability.
• Verify data completeness in the field before leaving.
• Collaborate with a partner for efficiency and safety.
• Upload completed captures at the end of the workday.
• Upload pole captures daily using established workflows.

Skills

Utility documentation experience

DSLR camera familiarity

Attention to detail

Ability to work in teams

Outdoor work

Tools

DSLR camera

Job description

CSTECH.Ai We are seeking dependable 1099 contract field technicians to support a utility pole inspection project in the Carlsbad, New Mexico area. This role focuses on collecting Katapult Pro–compliant field data to support downstream utility documentation and design.

Project Overview

• Contractors will work in teams of two (2)
• Field work consists of photo-based utility pole inspections
• Each pole requires 20–25 standardized photos
• All data will be uploaded daily for backend processing and design

Responsibilities

• Capture complete, high-quality photographic documentation of utility poles and associated assets in accordance with defined capture standards
• Ensure required views are captured, including:
  • Full pole profile
  • Ground-to-top perspective
  • All attachments (communications, power, transformers, risers, anchors, etc.)
  • Pole tag and identification markers
  • Surrounding context and clearances
• Maintain proper photo sequencing, framing, and focus to ensure downstream usability for design and engineering
• Verify pole data completeness in the field before leaving each site
• Work collaboratively with your assigned partner to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and safety
• Follow all project-specific safety procedures and field protocols
• Upload completed pole captures at the end of each workday using established workflows

Equipment

• Capture equipment will be provided
• Contractors who already own approved cameras will receive preference

Compensation

• Paid per pole captured
• Rates vary based on experience, particularly in:
  • Utility design
  • Utility documentation

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior utility, telecom, or power infrastructure documentation experience
• DSLR camera familiarity
• Consistent image quality in outdoor conditions
• Comfortable working outdoors for extended periods
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured capture standards
• Ability to work effectively as part of a two-person field team

Location

📍 Carlsbad, NM (local or able to work in the area)