Field Substation Technician: Hands-On Builds & Travel

Group CBS, Inc.; Indianapolis, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Group CBS, Inc. seeks a hands-on Substation Field Technician to support construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical substations across assigned regions.

You will work with experienced technicians, read blueprints and schematics, install cables, and operate specialized equipment outdoors. The role requires problem-solving, strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, and a commitment to safety and OSHA/NFPA 70E standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum three years of electrical substation construction experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documents.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to obtain company-sponsored certifications (TWIC, OSHA, NFPA 70E, CPR).

Responsibilities

• Assist with construction, installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical substation equipment
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and manufacturer specifications
• Install power cables, conduit, grounding systems, cable trays, and control wiring
• Assist with transformer assembly, circuit breaker installation, and protective relay panel installation
• Perform conductor fabrication, grounding, steel erection, and bus installation
• Support transformer oil processing and vacuum filling activities
• Operate and maintain hand tools, power tools, and specialized construction equipment
• Work with bucket trucks, line trucks, digger derricks, excavators, trenchers, cranes, cable pullers, and hydraulic crimpers
• Use testing and diagnostic equipment to identify mechanical and electrical issues
• Maintain tools, equipment, and vehicles in clean, organized, and service-ready condition
• Participate in preventative maintenance outages and field service projects
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems at customer facilities
• Support emergency response and on-call activities as needed
• Provide professional service when working with customers, vendors, and team members

Skills

Blueprint reading

Electrical aptitude

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Substation/Lineman Apprenticeship (plus)

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Construction equipment

Bucket trucks

Digger derricks

Job description

Group CBS, Inc. seeks a hands-on Substation Field Technician to support construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical substations across assigned regions.

You will work with experienced technicians, read blueprints and schematics, install cables, and operate specialized equipment outdoors. The role requires problem-solving, strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, and a commitment to safety and OSHA/NFPA 70E standards.