Electric Vehicle Field Service Technician - Sacramento, CA

Orange EV; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange EV is seeking a Field Service Technician to perform on-site diagnostics, repairs, and service planning for local Orange EV vehicles. You will analyze Remote Monitoring System data, record activities, and coordinate with customers and third-party providers to ensure optimal performance.

The role requires 1+ year experience in automotive or electrical fields, strong analytical and customer service skills, and ability to lift up to 75-100 lbs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; related technical degree preferred.
• 1+ years’ experience in automotive or electrical industries.
• Proficient with MS Office including Excel, Word, and TEAMS.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities with customer service focus.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair vehicles and components in the field.
• Represent Orange EV professionally with customers and third parties.
• Use Remote Monitoring System data to plan service activities and identify issues.
• Accurately record service activities in the service record-keeping system.
• Coordinate with customers and service providers to expedite repairs.
• Collaborate with site manager and electrician on charging infrastructure logistics.
• Prepare reports on vehicle condition and service recommendations.
• Support sales and marketing with technical insights and field upgrades.
• Travel for initial training and to meet service goals.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Customer service

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Technical degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Word

TEAMS

Job description

Field Service Technician

Join Orange EV , a fast-growing manufacturer of electric vehicles that are better for the earth, people, and the bottom line. Make a difference for the world as part of a company leading the electric vehicle revolution.

Position Summary

A regional Field Service Technician will be responsible for performing Field Service activities for all local Orange EV Vehicles. This individual will be able to diagnose, repair, and provide root cause analysis; evaluate Remote Monitoring System data to identify possible performance related concerns as well as to study vehicle utilization; accurately record all Service work and develop pertinent reports; collaborate with customers and third-party service providers; provide technical support for sales and marketing efforts; perform field upgrades or retrofits; facilitate tool and parts warehousing. With assistance from the Service Team, the Service Technician will plan and execute a complete Service strategy for the region.

Position Responsibilities

• Understand the complete vehicle at a systemic/component level to effectively and efficiently diagnose and repair
• Represent Orange EV in the utmost professional manner
• Utilize the Remote Monitoring System and the Service Record Keeping System to determine a service plan and prioritize customer needs
• Accurately record all service activity in the service record-keeping system
• Communicate with customers and third-party service providers to aid in diagnosis or issue escalation and promote the most efficient repair scenario
• Work with the site manager and the electrician regarding the logistics of charging infrastructure location, cost, and timing
• Evaluate conversion vehicle candidates and prepare a thorough report on the condition
• Support Customer Technicians and Third-Party Service Providers with ancillary repairs
• Provide a secure remote location for tools, parts, and other necessary items
• Deliver Operator and Maintenance training in addition to sales and business development support
• Travel as required for initial training and to ensure service team goals and customer needs are met.

Position Qualifications

• High School Diploma; related technical degree preferred
• Travel as required for initial training and to ensure Service Team goals and customer needs are met
• 1 or more years’ experience in the automotive or electrical industries
• Intermediate to Advance level experience with MS Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and TEAMS.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing superior customer service
• Analytical approach to problem solving
• Ability to routinely lift up to 50 lbs at waist level and occasionally up to 75- 100 lbs
• Ability to squat, sit, lie under, or climb on the vehicle routinely.
• Ability to handle many functions at one time and adjust to rapidly changing priorities and schedules
• Ability to set and prioritize goals and achieve them according to a schedule
• Ability to execute and follow through on instructions given by the supervisor
• Ability to articulate clearly when writing, including composition, spelling, and punctuation.

Orange EV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seek diversity in candidates for employment.

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