Emergency Deployment Specialist

Ultimate Staffing; Woodland (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing seeks a Deployment Specialist in California to support emergency power deployments and disaster response. This field-based role requires travel across the Western region, hands-on generator work, and coordination of logistics.

You will gain experience with generators, power systems, and field operations, while contributing to critical operations during emergencies. The role emphasizes safety, autonomy, and real-world impact.

Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical aptitude with problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to learn quickly and work independently after training.
• Open availability and flexibility for emergency operations.
• Willingness to travel 20–30%, including overnight trips.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Ability to tow trailers or complete training.
• Strong communication and safety procedure adherence.

Responsibilities

• Deploying, positioning, retrieving, and supporting portable generator equipment at customer sites.
• Responding to emergency outages, storms, wildfires, PSPS activations, and disaster recovery situations.
• Driving company vehicles and towing generators and trailers.
• Performing equipment inspections, readiness checks, and basic preventive maintenance.
• Following scheduled refueling routes and supporting ongoing power restoration efforts.
• Maintaining accurate deployment, inspection, fuel, and service records.
• Supporting yard operations, equipment staging, and inventory movement when not deployed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Independent worker

Safety awareness

Tools

Generator knowledge

Job description

Our client is a growing leader in emergency communications, temporary power solutions, and disaster response operations throughout the Western United States. Their teams help keep essential services running during wildfires, storms, utility outages, Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) events, and other emergencies by deploying power and connectivity solutions where they are needed most.

Due to continued growth and increasing demand, they are seeking a Deployment Specialist to join their California operations team. This is a highly visible field-based role offering the opportunity to work on mission-critical projects, travel throughout the region, and develop expertise in emergency power deployment and disaster response.

Why This Opportunity?

Deployment Specialist

Woodland, CA

$25-$35/hour DOE

Our client is a growing leader in emergency communications, temporary power solutions, and disaster response operations throughout the Western United States. Their teams help keep essential services running during wildfires, storms, utility outages, Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) events, and other emergencies by deploying power and connectivity solutions where they are needed most.

Due to continued growth and increasing demand, they are seeking a Deployment Specialist to join their California operations team. This is a highly visible field-based role offering the opportunity to work on mission-critical projects, travel throughout the region, and develop expertise in emergency power deployment and disaster response.

Why This Opportunity?

• Join a rapidly growing operation supporting utilities, telecommunications infrastructure, and emergency response efforts.
• Be part of a team that helps communities stay connected and powered during critical events.
• Receive hands‑on training from experienced deployment professionals.
• Gain valuable experience with generators, power systems, logistics, and field operations.
• Work in a role with variety, autonomy, and real‑world impact.

What You’ll Do

As a Deployment Specialist, you’ll support emergency power operations throughout California and the Western region by:

• Deploying, positioning, retrieving, and supporting portable generator equipment at customer sites.
• Responding to emergency outages, storms, wildfires, PSPS activations, and disaster recovery situations.
• Driving company vehicles and towing generators and trailers to assigned locations.
• Performing equipment inspections, readiness checks, and basic preventive maintenance.
• Following scheduled refueling routes and supporting ongoing power restoration efforts.
• Maintaining accurate deployment, inspection, fuel, and service records.
• Supporting yard operations, equipment staging, and inventory movement when not deployed.

Important: This is not a Generator Technician position. The role focuses on deployment, logistics, inspections, and basic maintenance support, while advanced diagnostics and repairs are handled by specialized technicians.

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and a hands‑on problem‑solving mindset.
• Ability to learn quickly and work independently after training.
• Open availability and flexibility to support emergency response operations.
• Comfortable working outdoors and in changing field environments.
• Willingness to travel approximately 20-30%, including overnight travel during emergency events and peak season.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and the ability to meet company insurance requirements.
• Ability to safely tow trailers or willingness to complete company‑provided training.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to follow safety procedures and operational guidelines.

Preferred Backgrounds

We encourage candidates with experience in:

• Utilities
• Field services
• Telecommunications
• Generator and power equipment operations
• Emergency response and disaster recovery
• Equipment rental or logistics operations

Generator experience is a plus, but it is not required. Successful team members have come from utility, telecom, and field service backgrounds and learned the generator side of the business through training.

Training & Development

The company provides hands‑on onboarding and field training, including shadowing experienced Deployment Specialists. Training is tailored to each individual’s experience level, helping employees build the technical skills and confidence needed to succeed in the role.

Ideal Candidate

You’re someone who enjoys being in the field rather than behind a desk. You thrive in fast‑changing environments, enjoy solving problems, are comfortable traveling when needed, and take pride in supporting critical operations during emergencies. You’re coachable, dependable, safety‑focused, and eager to build a long‑term career in a growing industry.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.