Distribution Field Technician I - Minneapolis, MN

Back Distribution Field Technician I - Minneapolis, MN Engineering St. Paul , MN Contract To Hire Apr 6, 2026

Position:

Utility Field Technician Type:

6-month contract-to-hire

Pay:

$21/hr

Schedule:

40 hrs/week

Worksite:

On-site (St. Paul, MN) + regional travel cover all of MN, Wisconsin, Michigan, and the Dakotas.

Travel:

Overnight travel up to 1 week at a time (not constant)

Work Environment:

Outdoor field work in all weather conditions Position Summary Responsible for collecting electric distribution/telecom facilities field data used to update records and support design documentation. Work includes measurement, mapping, field photography, equipment/unit inventory, staking, and related field reconnaissance. You'll often support senior design/staking personnel as an assistant in the field. Top Skills / Experience (Most Important) Lineman / overhead distribution field experience GIS field data collection experience Strong comfort working outdoors in varying weather elements Power utility and telecommunications experience strongly preferred Joint-use experience preferred Key Responsibilities Collect accurate field data using paper drawings/forms and/or electronic field devices per project/client requirements Identify and document field items with minimal supervision Use and learn field technology tools (handheld data collectors, laser range finders, digital cameras, GPS receivers) Measure and record dimensions/conditions needed to produce complete field inventory documentation Record data using correct standards/symbology so office-based teams can interpret it clearly Meet productivity targets and support project milestones/deliverables Follow Pike safety practices and actively participate in safety initiatives May assist with storm/natural disaster restoration efforts (e.g., driver, wire sitter, runner) Work effectively as part of a 2-person field team Requirements High school diploma or equivalent Valid driver's license Self-motivated; able to work independently Team-oriented and customer-focused Able to manage multiple tasks; may assist with training new team members Comfortable working outside for extended periods Logistics / Notes Rental vehicle for work travel Candidates must have reliable transportation to meet at a central location and team up with another field tech Apply Now Share This Post