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

CS TECH Ai – Geospatial Americas; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading geospatial solutions company is seeking dependable 1099 contract field technicians in Carlsbad, NM, for utility pole inspections. Your focus will be on collecting high-quality photographic documentation of utility poles and ensuring data completeness. Ideal candidates have prior experience in utility infrastructure documentation, are comfortable working outdoors, and can work effectively in a two-person team. Compensation is per pole captured, varying based on experience, particularly in utility design and documentation.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in utility, telecom, or power infrastructure documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured capture standards.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a two-person field team.

Responsibilities

• Capture complete, high-quality photographic documentation of utility poles.
• Ensure required views are captured as per defined capture standards.
• Upload completed pole captures at the end of each workday.
• Verify pole data completeness in the field before leaving site.
• Work with a partner to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and safety.
• Follow project-specific safety procedures and field protocols and upload data daily.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Utility documentation experience

Familiarity with DSLR cameras

Ability to work outdoors

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

DSLR camera

Job description

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

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 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 and 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)

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Information Technology

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