Field Technician

Overview

Industry: Electric Utilities

Position:
Field Technician I

Location:

Little Rock, AR

Employment Type:

Part-Time (Up to Twenty-Five Hours Per Week)

Part-Time Available:
Yes

FLSA Exemption:
Non-Exempt

Eligible for US Work Authorization Sponsorship:
No

Requisition Number: 2786

Job Title:

Field Technician I
Date Opened: 1/20/2026
Department:
Electric Grid Services-Pole Inspection

The Field Technician supports activities related to inspection, maintenance and repair of utility poles. The Field Technician supports the activities of Utility Pole Inspectors and Maintenance personnel.

• An entry level Field Technician may perform one or more of the following tasks:
• Marking utility poles with Identification Tags;
• Dig holes around poles for inspection or treatment;
• Use drills, tensioners, and crimpers;
• Check for insect/termite damage;
• Assist in installing steel trusses or replacing poles;
• Maintain clean job sites.

• High School Diploma or the equivalent required;
• Associates’ Degree or Technical Training Certificate or equivalent in project management, construction management, construction, electrical, drafting, business, military training or related field preferred.

• Work is primarily conducted at Project Construction Sites within Utility Company service area (may require occasional travel to other services areas). This might include electric Substations, Transmission, Distribution lines or other residential area outdoor utility assets.
• Interaction with other team members, as well as supervisors and client personnel.
• Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection.
• May be at more than one job site in a day and must be able to tolerate climate changes.

• Must be able to lift and carry twenty (20) pounds;
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits employee to communicate effectively;
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time with or without reasonable accommodation;
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation which permits employee to conduct analysis and investigations;
• Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation, which permit the employee to perform routine office duties;
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes to perform office duties and travel when necessary to off-site locations;
• Must be able to work in outdoor conditions (including elevated heat and cold conditions).

This job description indicates the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position. It is not intended to limit or modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

EDG Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to a drug-free workplace. Applicants are subject to pre-employment urine drug screen. Post-hire, employees are subject to random, periodic, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug testing which may include urine drug screen. In addition to the requirements of EDG’s drug free workplace program, employees may be required to sign, acknowledge and comply with drug free workplace policies or programs required by clients.

EDG Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to a drug free workplace. Applicants are subject to pre-employment urine drug screens. Post-hire, employees are subject to random, periodic, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug testing. In addition to the requirements of EDG’s drug free workplace program, employees may be required to sign, acknowledge and comply with drug free workplace policies or programs required by clients.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.