Job Title: Make Ready Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Make Ready Technician to join our growing team. In this role, you will perform field audits of existing telecommunications and electrical distribution activities, ensuring high-quality data collection and accurate record-keeping. This position offers the opportunity to work remotely and contribute to large government-backed projects with significant growth potential.

Responsibilities

• Perform field audits of existing telecommunications and electrical distribution activities.
• Visually identify, inspect, and record equipment and structures in the right-of-way.
• Take detailed field photos that tie directly to engineering/planning software.
• Correlate route map and field photos directly to time stamps and field locations.
• Record attributes and current conditions of overhead and ground-level utility structures.
• Maintain consistent quality data while achieving production standards.
• Use measuring equipment and SLR cameras to establish a photo record.
• Execute and plan daily goals while meeting quality, time, and budget constraints.

Essential Skills

• 2 years of Experience with Katapult, CREWS, and AutoCAD.
• Survey and utility location skills.
• Distribution design and drafting experience.
• Knowledge of NESC standards for cable attachments, spacing and midspans regulations, and utility pole owner regulations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Prior Make-Ready design experience is a plus.
• Experience with MicroStation and BOUD is beneficial.

Work Environment

This is a remote position, allowing you the flexibility to work from anywhere. You will use advanced technologies such as measuring equipment and SLR cameras to conduct field audits and record data. The role involves planning and executing daily goals while adhering to quality, time, and budget constraints.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $28.00/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 remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 5, 2025.

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $26 - $28