As a Commercial Field Service Technician with the Commercial Crew-Based Energy Team, you will play a critical role in supporting Teslas mission by performing maintenance and troubleshooting across commercial energy products, including:
• Solar PV Systems • Energy Storage • Powerpacks • Megapack 1 • Megapack 2 • Megapack XL • Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
In this entry-level crew-based position, you will collaborate across the Tesla organization to diagnose issues, ensure operational success, and maintain high standards of safety and efficiency.
This role requires 100% travel within the contiguous United States, lower 48 states, with flexibility for weekend work, overtime, and overnight stays. You will perform routine preventative maintenance on equipment and systems, assist in identifying and troubleshooting basic mechanical or electrical issues, follow maintenance schedules, checklists, and safety procedures, document completed work inspections and repairs, collaborate with senior technicians on repairs and maintenance tasks, assist in the layout and assembly of solar modules, arrays, mounting hardware, and electrical equipment, and organize trucks and storage containers for the upcoming day, ensuring neatness and readiness.
You will safely handle company funds and submit accurate biweekly expense reports. Minimum 2 years of experience in PV equipment and installation, preferably commercial or utility scale, and with extensive knowledge of electrical wiring and equipment, and the ability to read electrical plan sets and equipment manuals are required.
Previous experience working with powerhand tools, electrical equipment, and ability to navigate numerous computer applications and technology independently is also necessary. You will be able to work at great heights, work in extreme environments, perform prolonged periods of repetitious duties, lift at least 50 lbs. frequently, and work in extreme environments, such as hot sun, cold crawl spaces, etc.
These positions require working at heights, including on rooftops, climbing ladders, and stairs. You will be capable of performing repetitious duties, including lifting, bending, and standing for long periods of time up to 12 hours a day and have the ability to safely handle tools and materials, such as ladders, inverters, solar panels, panel boards, batteries, and other similar electrical equipment, lumber, roofing materials, etc.
You will be able to climb and utilize equipment on site, including various ladders rated for 300 lbs., and must meet OSHA fall protection standards for at-height work, limited to 300 lbs., and must also be able to meet equipment standards for fall protection harness, anchor ropes, etc., with a maximum capacity of 310 lbs.
You will be able to travel to numerous sites daily and travel up to 2 weeks at a time with short notice, with flexibility to work on weekends and/or overtime, along with overnight stays to support Teslas critical mission. You must have compliant government-issued identification for domestic air travel and/or to access certain federal facilities. A valid drivers license is required.
Benefits --------
Along with competitive pay as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
• Medical plans > plan options with 0 payroll deduction • Family-building fertility adoption and surrogacy benefits • Dental, including orthodontic coverage and vision plans, both have options with a 0 paycheck contribution • Company Paid Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) • 401k with employer match • Employee Stock Purchase Plans and other financial benefits • Company paid Basic Life AD&D Short-term and long-term disability insurance • 90-day waiting period • Employee Assistance Program • Sick and Vacation time • Flex time for salary positions • Accrued hours for Hourly positions and Paid Holidays • Back-up childcare and parenting support resources • Voluntary benefits to include critical illness hospital indemnity accident insurance theft & legal services and pet insurance • Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs • Tesla Babies program • Commuter benefits • Employee discounts and perks program
Expected Compensation --------------------
The pay offered for this position may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.