Drone Field Technician | Walnut Creek, California

Service Robot Co.; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Service Robot Co. is seeking a hands-on drone technician to install, repair, and maintain drones and docking/charging stations at customer sites in the Walnut Creek area. This field-based contract role involves traveling to sites, diagnosing faults, and performing precise repairs.

You will complete an online course through our academy, followed by in-person training and industry certifications. The first job is paid, with specialist support available remotely.

Qualifications

• Experience with electronics repair, RC or FPV drone building, avionics, low-voltage systems, or similar hands-on work.
• Patience with small parts and precise repairs.
• A methodical approach to finding faults.
• Accurate records and clear communication.
• Comfort working independently at customer sites.
• Availability to drive, work outdoors, and travel overnight occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults in drones, docks, and charging systems.
• Repair or replace propellers, motors, electronic speed controllers, batteries, gimbals, and cameras.
• Update firmware and calibrate equipment.
• Complete scheduled maintenance and inspections.
• Follow lithium battery procedures for storage, charging, transport, and disposal.
• Record faults, repairs, replacement parts, and follow-up work.
• Keep spare parts available and report recurring problems.
• Explain repairs and next steps to customers.

Skills

Drone repair

Field work

Electrical/electronic troubleshooting

Clear communication

Tools

RC drones

Low-voltage systems

Job description

Walnut Creek, California | Field work | Contract, paid per work order | $25 to $55 per hour

About Service Robot Co.

Service Robot Co. helps businesses across all 50 states choose, deploy and maintain commercial robots, with 24/7 support. We supply all types of robots for all types of automation. We handle site assessments, robot selection, installation, system integration and team training. Purchase, financing and rental options are available, backed by ongoing maintenance and repairs. One partner from your first consultation through everyday operation.

The role

Install, maintain, and repair drones and their docking and charging stations at customer sites.

What you will do

• Diagnose faults in drones, docks, and charging systems.
• Repair or replace propellers, motors, electronic speed controllers, batteries, gimbals, and cameras.
• Update firmware and calibrate equipment.
• Complete scheduled maintenance and inspections.
• Follow lithium battery procedures for storage, charging, transport, and disposal.
• Record faults, repairs, replacement parts, and follow-up work.
• Keep spare parts available and report recurring problems.
• Explain repairs and next steps to customers.

What we are looking for

• Experience with electronics repair, RC or FPV drone building, avionics, low-voltage systems, or similar hands-on work.
• Patience with small parts and precise repairs.
• A methodical approach to finding faults.
• Accurate records and clear communication.
• Comfort working independently at customer sites.
• Availability to drive, work outdoors, and travel overnight occasionally.

Training

You will complete an online course through our Service Robot Co. Academy, followed by in-person training and the industry certifications needed for this role. The Academy is certificate training that we subsidize. Your first job is paid, with a specialist supporting you remotely.