Entry Level GIS Technician

Actalent • North Canton, OH • 15h ago

Job Description

The Distribution Technician will be responsible for inspecting overhead and underground electrical distribution equipment, compiling field data, preparing minor work orders, and maintaining reports of distribution equipment. The role involves measuring and mapping out Low Voltage Distribution systems, identifying and recording electrical equipment on poles, and performing various field technical services for the operation, inspection, and maintenance of electrical distribution systems.

Responsibilities

Conduct visual inspections of overhead and underground electrical distribution equipment.

Compile field data, prepare minor work orders, and maintain detailed reports.

Measure and map out Low Voltage Distribution (LVD) systems.

Identify and record electrical equipment on poles.

Perform system inventories, audits, joint use management, permitting, pad-mount inspections, ground-line pole inspections, metering and apparatus services, lighting audits, and more.

Utilize laptops, tablets, GPS, and other electronic devices for field data collection.

Develop a working knowledge of National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), electric utility construction standards, and communication facilities.

Operate equipment like height sticks and range finders to take accurate measurements.

Perform pole inspections and maintenance on pad-mount equipment.

Achieve weekly billable goals as defined by project guidelines.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's OR Associate Technology Degrees or GIS related degrees

Technical skills in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, ArcGIS, ArcMap, Excel, etc.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of North Canton, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/hr.

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 North Canton,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 27, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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