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Field Technician

Norwalk, CT · On-site

$19.75 - $27/hr

Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an ... Responsibilities Job Summary Perform basic field work including collecting information and ...

Field Technician

Norwalk, CT · On-site

$19.75 - $27/hr

Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an ... Responsibilities Job Summary Perform basic field work including collecting information and ...

Field Technician

Stamford, CT

$21 - $28.75/hr

Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an ... Responsibilities Job Summary Perform basic field work including collecting information and ...

Field Technician

Stamford, CT

$21 - $28.75/hr

Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an ... Responsibilities Job Summary Perform basic field work including collecting information and ...

Field Technician

Norwalk, CT

$19.75 - $27/hr

Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an ... Responsibilities Job Summary Perform basic field work including collecting information and ...

Field Technician

Stamford, CT · On-site

$21 - $28.75/hr

Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an ... Responsibilities Job Summary Perform basic field work including collecting information and ...

Field Technician

Norwalk, CT · On-site

$19.75 - $27/hr

Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an ... Responsibilities Job Summary Perform basic field work including collecting information and ...

Field Technician

Stamford, CT · On-site

$21 - $28.75/hr

Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an ... Responsibilities Job Summary Perform basic field work including collecting information and ...

Field Technician

Norwalk, CT · On-site

$19.75 - $27/hr

Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an ... Responsibilities Job Summary Perform basic field work including collecting information and ...

Field Technician

Norwalk, CT · On-site

$19.75 - $27/hr

Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an ... Responsibilities Job Summary Perform basic field work including collecting information and ...

Field Technician

Norwalk, CT

$19.75 - $27/hr

Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an ... Responsibilities Job Summary Perform basic field work including collecting information and ...

Field Technician

Stamford, CT

$21 - $28.75/hr

Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an ... Responsibilities Job Summary Perform basic field work including collecting information and ...

Field Technician

Stamford, CT

$21 - $28.75/hr

Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an ... Responsibilities Job Summary Perform basic field work including collecting information and ...

Field Technician

Norwalk, CT · On-site

$19.75 - $27/hr

Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an ... Responsibilities Job Summary Perform basic field work including collecting information and ...

Field Technician

Stamford, CT · On-site

$21 - $28.75/hr

Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an ... Responsibilities Job Summary Perform basic field work including collecting information and ...

Field Technician

Stamford, CT · On-site

$21 - $28.75/hr

Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an ... Responsibilities Job Summary Perform basic field work including collecting information and ...

Field Technician

Stamford, CT · On-site

$21 - $28.75/hr

Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an ... Responsibilities Job Summary Perform basic field work including collecting information and ...

Field Technician

Norwalk, CT

$19.75 - $27/hr

Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an ... Responsibilities Job Summary Perform basic field work including collecting information and ...

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How much do field guide jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for field guide in New York is $18.89, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.18 and $23.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a field guide?

A Field Guide is a professional responsible for leading and educating guests on outdoor excursions, typically in wildlife reserves, national parks, or adventure tourism settings. They provide information on local ecosystems, wildlife behavior, and conservation efforts while ensuring the safety and enjoyment of participants. Field Guides often possess specialized knowledge in tracking, survival skills, and first aid. Their role may also involve driving safari vehicles, setting up camps, or assisting with research. Strong communication and a passion for nature are essential qualities for success in this role.

What does a field guide do?

A typical day for a Field Guide involves leading groups through natural areas, interpreting wildlife and ecological features, ensuring guest safety, and adapting plans based on changing weather or environmental conditions. Field Guides may also handle pre-trip briefings, basic equipment maintenance, and record observations about wildlife or habitat conditions. Collaboration with other guides or staff is common, especially when organizing group logistics or responding to emergencies. The role frequently requires early starts, physical activity, and the ability to manage varying group dynamics, making every day both rewarding and unique.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a field guide?

To thrive as a Field Guide, you need in-depth knowledge of local flora and fauna, strong outdoor skills, and relevant field experience—often supported by guiding certifications or degrees in environmental science, biology, or a related field. Familiarity with GPS devices, mapping applications, first aid certification, and sometimes two-way radios is typically required. Excellent interpersonal skills, adaptability, and clear communication help Field Guides connect with guests and navigate unexpected situations in remote environments. These competencies are crucial for ensuring visitor safety, delivering informative and enjoyable experiences, and managing the dynamic challenges of outdoor guiding.

How much does a field guide make?

A field guide typically earns between $25,000 and $50,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and the type of environment they work in. Many field guides also earn tips and may receive additional compensation for certifications or specialized skills.

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Infographic showing various Field Guide job openings in New York as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,296 per year, or $18.9 per hour.

Field Technician

MasTec Inc

Norwalk, CT • On-site

$19.75 - $27/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago


MasTec rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 155 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

34th of 80 rated construction


Job description

Overview

MasTec Professional Services delivers critical infrastructure construction and engineering services for power delivery, gas, and water customers, specializing in overhead and underground electric distribution for power delivery systems, gas distribution construction for gas systems, and turnkey solutions for a variety of water, sewer, and civil infrastructure projects. Backed by the strength of decades of experience, unrivaled industry skills, and a deep commitment to core values, MUS delivers safe, innovative, and environmentally responsible services that provide extraordinary value to clients.

MasTec Utility Services is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an environment where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive. A place where they find meaning and purpose in doing the important work of ensuring communities have the vital energy, light, and communications to prosper. Our culture is inclusive and welcoming. Our teams are empowered with abundant training, tools, and opportunities to follow their curiosity and ambitions. Everyone has an equal chance to advance. Everyone is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best. We’re always looking for talented and dedicated people to join us and love where they work.

MasTec Utility Services is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Energy News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country. MUS is part of the MasTec Power Delivery segment. We are certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC). Our rich diversity of people and ideas makes us a stronger, more innovative organization.


Responsibilities

Job Summary

Perform basic field work including collecting information and measurements of utility locations, collecting GPS data points, reviewing system maps and records, and producing field sketches for accurate as -built documentation. MasTec Professional Services will provide detailed training for standard survey and construction practices required for this role for utility design projects.

Core Responsibilities

  • Work independently, make field decisions without direct supervision and be responsible for obtaining field data to determine condition of structures under evaluation.
  • Provide field support for design to adhere to company and contract requirements and support overall construction schedule.
  • Compile and submit accurate paperwork and field data for senior staff review.
  • Adhere and promote company safety measures at all times
  • Collect field data points using a GPS unit
  • Work with mobile and desktop applications.
  • Work in and around active construction sites
  • Communicate with client and sub-contractor construction and install teams to coordinate work.
  • Capture detailed and confirmed field data.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • Ability to pass DOT drug test.
  • Government contracts require U.S. Citizenship.
  • Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently as well as interact with team members, clients and management staff.
  • Experience working in field in varying weather and site conditions
  • Ability/willingness to travel as required for the job.
  • Clean driving record and ability to operate a company vehicle.
  • Basic computer skills in MS Office programs and field applications for surveying and data management.
  • AutoCAD and experience with gas utility installation a plus.
  • Availability for occasional evening and weekend work.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This position may require significant time standing or walking on uneven ground, possible climbing of ladders or being in high places, working in tight spaces, lifting up to 50 pounds, and, in general, being overall physically demanding. It may also require work in an all-weather environment.

 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

  • Ability to pass DOT drug test.
  • Government contracts require U.S. Citizenship.
  • Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently as well as interact with team members, clients and management staff.
  • Experience working in field in varying weather and site conditions
  • Ability/willingness to travel as required for the job.
  • Clean driving record and ability to operate a company vehicle.
  • Basic computer skills in MS Office programs and field applications for surveying and data management.
  • AutoCAD and experience with gas utility installation a plus.
  • Availability for occasional evening and weekend work.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This position may require significant time standing or walking on uneven ground, possible climbing of ladders or being in high places, working in tight spaces, lifting up to 50 pounds, and, in general, being overall physically demanding. It may also require work in an all-weather environment.

 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

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