Entry-Level Electrical Test Technician

ABM industries; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

ABM Industries is seeking a Test Technician to support inspection, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, and documentation of electrical power distribution equipment in commercial, industrial, and utility environments. This entry-level role operates under senior technicians and project leads with a path toward advanced testing and certification.

The position offers an hourly wage of $31.31–$35.00, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0-2 years of related electrical or field service experience.
• Basic understanding of electrical theory and power distribution equipment.
• Ability to work under direct supervision and follow instructions.
• Valid driver\'s license and acceptable driving record.
• Willingness to travel and work overtime, weekends, holidays, nights.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inspection, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, and commissioning support for low- and medium-voltage electrical power systems.
• Set up, operate under supervision, and remove electrical test equipment and temporary test leads.
• Perform simple measurements and basic tests under direct supervision.
• Support testing of equipment such as switchgear, circuit breakers, transformers, cables, relays, meters, ATS, batteries, and related electrical apparatus.
• Assist with pre-test and post-test jobsite activities, including equipment preparation, cleaning, assembly, disassembly, labeling, and documentation.
• Accurately collect test data, field notes, equipment information, and jobsite observations for customer reports.
• Follow established test procedures, safety policies, lockout/tagout requirements, and energized-work controls.
• Read and interpret basic electrical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment nameplates, and test forms.
• Maintain tools, test equipment, company vehicles, and jobsite materials in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, customers, and project stakeholders.
• Support emergency response, outage work, weekend work, night work, and travel as business needs require.
• Perform other duties as assigned within training, skill level, and safety qualifications.

Skills

Electrical theory

Safety awareness

Documentation

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Communication

Willingness to travel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Multimeter

Test equipment

Job description

ABM Industries is seeking a Test Technician to support inspection, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, and documentation of electrical power distribution equipment in commercial, industrial, and utility environments. This entry-level role operates under senior technicians and project leads with a path toward advanced testing and certification.

The position offers an hourly wage of $31.31–$35.00, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth.