Field Robotics Technician: Travel-Heavy Solar Deployments

Planted Solar

Oakland (CA)

Hybrid

USD 48,216 - 61,992

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays and PTO

Stock options

Medical, vision, dental benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Planted Solar in Oakland is seeking a Field Robotics Technician to service and operate its robot fleet on large solar projects. You’ll join the Integration Engineering team, deploying to sites and performing preventative maintenance to keep equipment running and projects on schedule.

This is a travel-heavy, hands-on role with 3–7+ years of experience being ideal. You’ll work in Oakland when not traveling, and you’ll receive stock options and comprehensive benefits along with a competitive hourly

Qualifications

Background in construction, military, oil field, or comparable hands-on field environment.
Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair experience.
Comfortable with sustained travel (~80%) and extended time on project sites.
Able to work outdoors in variable conditions and physically demanding settings.
Hands-on aptitude, ownership mindset, and resourcefulness.
OSHA 10/30 or other site-safety certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Preventative and routine field maintenance of Planted's robot fleet.
Perform pile load testing, site walks, and surveying for structural and permitting process.
Operate Planted robots in Oakland and at project sites.
Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical issues on-site with minimal supervision.
Deploy as part of a two-person field team for safety and efficiency.
Perform routine maintenance of machines and facilities in Oakland during non-travel periods.
Complete field documentation and report issues back to engineering.