Field Technician

Field Technician (Telecommunications / OSP Design Support)

Are you someone who enjoys working outdoors, staying active, and seeing the direct impact of your work? We're looking for a Field Technician to join our growing team and play a critical role in building the telecommunications infrastructure that keeps communities connected.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with experience in construction, landscaping, utility locating, surveying, or other outdoor field roles who are interested in developing technical skills in GIS, CAD, and Outside Plant (OSP) design. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, gain hands-on industry experience, and have a clear path toward advancement into lead field, design, or office-based engineering support roles.

What You'll Do

• Collect and document field data on utility poles and aerial infrastructure
• Take measurements, photographs, and site observations
• Support permitting and project documentation activities
• Assist lead technicians during field surveys and site walks
• Use GIS and CAD tools to support design teams
• Maintain accurate records and follow safety procedures

Qualifications

• 1+ year of outdoor field work experience (construction, landscaping, surveying, utilities, telecommunications, etc.)
• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions
• Ability to walk long distances and navigate uneven terrain
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills
• GIS, AutoCAD, or telecommunications experience is a plus, but not required

What We Offer

• Hands-on training and career development
• Exposure to GIS, CAD, and telecommunications design
• Clear advancement opportunities into lead field, design, and office-based roles
• Stable, long-term projects with a growing telecommunications team
• Potential travel opportunities with per diem and lodging provided

If you enjoy working outdoors, learning new technical skills, and building a long-term career in a growing industry, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Woodbury, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/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 Woodbury,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 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.

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 [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.