Distribution Technician I

TRC Companies, Inc. • Asheville, NC

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About The Position

TRC, Member of WSP, is seeking a Distribution Technician to assist with inspecting power distribution poles and supporting electric distribution design work. The role prepares construction orders and layouts for overhead and underground distribution facilities using prescribed standards, client guidelines, specifications, and procedures. It also supports project documentation, field-data collection, distribution load studies, and utility easement processing. Regional travel within utility client territories is primarily during the business day, with overnight travel expected.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience as a mechanical, electrical, or field technician.
• Clean and valid driver's license.
• Travel within utility client territories during the business day, with overnight travel expected.

Nice To Haves

• Utility experience preferred.
• Familiarity with the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) preferred.
• Knowledge of computers and software applications, including MS Office products, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and prepare construction orders for overhead and underground electric distribution facilities in accordance with prescribed standards, guides, specifications, and procedures.
• Apply client requirements or appropriate industry standards when preparing layouts for overhead and underground electric distribution facilities.
• Prepare design sketches, cost estimates, bills of materials, and other documents and reports for construction and maintenance projects.
• Assist with distribution transformer load studies and investigate circuit overloads and voltage complaints to determine corrective action.
• Contact landowners or their agents to negotiate rights-of-way or easements for proposed utility equipment, and obtain contact and tax map information needed for easement processing.
• Prepare and submit required reports and correspondence.
• Assist with acquiring field data and gathering information from field notes.
• Digitize, copy, and scan drawings, prints, and maps.
• Use client and company information systems to track and update design activities.
• Follow the Code of Safe Practices in company safety policies.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) with traditional and Roth IRA options and company match
• Paid time off, ranging from 15 to 25 days per year depending on employment status and seniority
• At least 8 paid holidays per year for full-time employees
• Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with applicable state law
• Potential eligibility for the annual discretionary bonus program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED