Field Service Technician – Electric Bus / High Voltage Electrical - Winston-Salem, NC

Top Tempo Technical; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Tempo Technical in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a Field Service Technician – Electric Bus / High Voltage Electrical to provide on-site electrical support for high-voltage transit systems. You will troubleshoot, install, and repair electric bus components, working closely with customers to keep fleets running.

The role requires hands-on electrical skills, experience with high-voltage systems, and willingness to travel extensively.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in electrical, HVAC or related field with high-voltage exposure.
• Experience reading blueprints, schematics and technical documents.
• Strong diagnostic and repair skills with field troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot high-voltage electrical issues on electric buses in the field.
• Install and commission electrical systems and components on transit vehicles.
• Maintain, diagnose, and repair electronic and electrical equipment.
• Identify wiring, relays, motors, and lighting problems; use testers to verify fixes.
• Inspect transformers, circuit breakers and related components.
• Travel extensively to customer sites for service and support.

Skills

E-bus experience

Electrical troubleshooting

High voltage systems

Blueprints/schematics

Customer service

Driver's license

Tools

Testing equipment

Job description

Field Service Technician – Electric Bus / High Voltage Electrical

Be part of advancing innovation and sustainable transit solutions in the dynamic transportation industry.

Work as a Field Service Technician – Electric Bus / High Voltage Electrical for an international transit manufacturer and parts distributor. This position is responsible for providing electrical expertise in the field on high-voltage electric transit buses. The ideal candidate will have experience troubleshooting complex electrical systems and a background in electric buses, HVAC, or other related technical fields.

Job Responsibilities

• Work with advanced electric vehicle and hydrogen fuel cell technology, troubleshooting electronic, electrical, and some mechanical high-voltage issues.
• Install electrical systems and components on transit vehicles.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electronic and electrical equipment.
• Repair or replace wiring, relays, motors, lighting, and other electrical components.
• Identify and troubleshoot electrical problems using testing equipment including ammeters, voltmeters, multimeters, and cable testers.
• Inspect electrical components such as transformers and circuit breakers.

Job Requirements

• E-bus experience is required.
• 2+ years of experience in electrical, HVAC, or a related technical field.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting experience, including electrical wiring, circuit testing, diagnostics, and repair.
• Intermediate computer skills and knowledge of multiplex systems.
• Ability to work from blueprints, process sheets, schematics, and technical instructions as required.
• Solid customer service skills.
• Valid driver's license.
• PLC and ladder logic experience preferred.
• High-voltage experience and hydrogen training or certification preferred.
• General knowledge of transit bus, hybrid, and/or electric drive systems is ideal but not required.
• Extensive travel is required.

Compensation

Pay is based on experience.