Utilities Field Technician

Actalent; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Time Off / PTO

Job summary

Actalent in Las Cruces, NM is seeking a Utilities Field Technician to perform data collection and field audits in the El Paso/Las Cruces area, reporting to the San Antonio management team. The role requires hands-on work with Katapult, ArcGIS, and Spida, and regular field data capture using a tablet.

The position is contract to hire, onsite in Las Cruces, with pay between $22.00 and $30.00 per hour and benefits including PTO/holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience with power poles, utility poles, and overhead utilities.
• Electrical knowledge.
• Proficiency in completing field audits for distribution poles using Katapult.
• Ability to use a computer/iPad for field audits.
• Familiarity with ArcGIS and Spida.

Responsibilities

• Confirm project/work order and assigned route before departing.
• Review scope and maps for field assignments.
• Complete pre-safety/JHA checklist.
• Verify the presence of PPE, measuring tools, and device/tablet.
• Confirm each pole/location prior to data collection.
• Record pole number, owner, class, and height using Katapult, including details of existing electric and communication attachments.
• Capture required heights, clearances, spans, guys/anchors, and other measurements using the Katapult system.
• Capture proofing measurements to assist in back-office height calibration verification.
• Upload and sync field data and photos to shared folders and Katapult.
• Accurately enter time, mileage, pole count, phase/task, and comments.
• Notify supervisor upon completion of assigned field work.
• Send End of Day emails detailing work completed.

Skills

Power distribution experience

Electrical knowledge

Field audits

Pole data collection

iPad use

Tools

Katapult

ArcGIS

Spida

IKE equipment

iPad

Job description

Job Title: Utilities Utilities Field Technician

Job Description

We are seeking dedicated field technician in the El Paso/Las Cruces area who are experienced in utilizing data collecting equipment and completing field audits. Candidates must be local to the El Paso/Las Cruces area but will report to the management team in San Antonio.

Responsibilities

• Confirm project/work order and assigned route before departing.

• Review scope and maps for field assignments.

• Complete pre-safety/JHA checklist.

• Verify the presence of PPE, measuring tools, and device/tablet.

• Confirm each pole/location prior to data collection.

• Record pole number, owner, class, and height using Katapult, including details of existing electric and communication attachments.

• Capture required heights, clearances, spans, guys/anchors, and other measurements using the Katapult system.

• Capture proofing measurements to assist in back-office height calibration verification.

• Upload and sync field data and photos to shared folders and Katapult.

• Accurately enter time, mileage, pole count, phase/task, and comments.

• Notify supervisor upon completion of assigned field work.

• Send End of Day emails detailing work completed.

Essential Skills

• Experience with power poles, utility poles, and overhead utilities.

• Electrical knowledge.

• Proficiency in completing field audits for distribution poles using Katapult.

• Ability to use a computer/iPad for field audits.

• Familiarity with ArcGIS and Spida.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Katapult and IKE equipment.

• Understanding of field and pole distribution.

• Background in power distribution.

Work Environment

This position offers a supportive work environment with benefits such as paid time off and holidays. Candidates will utilize advanced technologies such as Katapult and ArcGIS, and work primarily in the field with regular reporting to the management team in San Antonio.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Las Cruces, NM.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $30.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Las Cruces,NM.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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