Field Service Technician (NETA or equivalent)

Sunbelt Solomon; Bay Minette (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunbelt Solomon in Alabama is seeking a Field Service Technician to inspect, test, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical distribution equipment in the field. You will travel locally and regionally, work hands-on with transformers, breakers, switchgear, and relays, and document daily reports while upholding strict safety standards.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, technical training or an associate degree in electrical trades, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training preferred.
• Preference for an associate degree in electrical trades.
• Must be able to read diagrams and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical distribution equipment.
• Perform testing on transformers, breakers, switchgear, relays, and related equipment.
• Respond to customer needs, including emergency calls, with professionalism.
• Ensure safe work environment following safety standards.
• Maintain daily reports and documentation.
• Manage tools and test equipment; travel locally and regionally.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading schematics

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Tool proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical training or associate degree in electrical trades

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Job description

As a Field Service Technician, you'll play a key role in supporting our customers by inspecting, testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining electrical power distribution equipment. You'll work hands-on with a wide range of systems, deliver exceptional service, and be a trusted resource in the field representing Sunbelt Solomon.

What You'll Do

• Inspect, test, troubleshoot, and maintain low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical distribution equipment.
• Perform electrical testing on transformers, breakers, switchgear, relays, and related equipment.
• Respond to customer needs-including occasional emergency calls-with professionalism and urgency.
• Ensure a safe work environment by following company and customer safety standards.
• Maintain accurate daily reports and documentation.
• Properly manage, check in/out, and care for company tools and test equipment.
• Travel locally and regionally, with periodic overnight assignments.

• High school diploma or GED; technical training or associate degree in electrical trades preferred.
• NETA 2 certification preferred; will substitute 3+ years of relevant work experience on commercial or industrial electrical projects
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to exceptional customer service.
• Ability to read and interpret one-line diagrams and control schematics.
• Skilled in the use of industrial electrical test equipment and hand tools.
• Strong commitment to safety, including PPE use, lockout/tagout, and hazard awareness.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet background and drug-screen requirements.
• Willingness to travel to job sites and work extended or irregular hours as needed.
• Physical capability to work outdoors, lift up to 75 lbs., operate tools, and use required PPE (arc-flash gear, fall protection, respirators, etc.).
• Eligibility to work in the US without need for employer sponsored VISA (work permit)