Field Technician

Trident Industries LLC; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Trident Industries LLC seeks a hands-on Field Technician to transport, deploy, service, and recover solar CCTV trailers at project sites across varied field conditions.

You will diagnose mechanical and DC electrical issues, perform repairs, and support upfits, with ability to work independently outdoors and travel to sites. Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel are required.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Experience safely towing and maneuvering trailers.
• Comfortable backing and positioning trailers in field environments.
• DC electrical knowledge and troubleshooting ability.
• Hands-on mechanical or electrical troubleshooting experience.
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors and travel to project sites.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Experience with solar panels, batteries, charge controllers, inverters and power-management systems.
• Knowledge of IP cameras and basic networking equipment.

Responsibilities

• Transport solar CCTV Trailers to and from project sites.
• Safely tow, maneuver, position, and back trailers in field environments.
• Deploy and set up solar CCTV Trailers at designated project locations.
• Perform solar CCTV Trailer teardown and recovery following project or deployment completion.
• Conduct routine inspections of security trailers and associated equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical and DC electrical issues.
• Perform repairs and service necessary to maintain trailer functionality and deployment readiness.
• Support trailer upfitting and technical improvements.
• Troubleshoot solar panels, batteries, charge controllers, inverters, and other power-management systems.
• Assist with troubleshooting IP cameras and basic networking equipment.
• Identify equipment issues and complete appropriate mechanical or electrical troubleshooting.
• Support trailer repair and general equipment maintenance as needed.
• Assist with fabrication or welding-related work when qualified and necessary.
• Support basic automotive service and general fleet maintenance during slower deployment periods.
• Maintain a safe and organized approach to trailer transportation, equipment handling, and field operations.
• Work independently while communicating equipment concerns, service needs, and field conditions to the appropriate team members.
• Travel to project sites and perform work outdoors in varying field conditions.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

DC electrical knowledge

Field troubleshooting

Lift up to 50 pounds

Travel readiness

Tools

IP cameras basics

Power management systems hardware

Job description

Description

Why Trident Industries?

Hands-On Field Work

This role provides the opportunity to work directly with equipment in the field, from transportation and deployment to diagnostics, repairs, and ongoing service.

Technical Variety

You will work across mechanical, DC electrical, solar energy, CCTV, and basic networking systems, providing exposure to a variety of equipment and troubleshooting situations.

Independent Responsibility

We are looking for someone who can take ownership of field assignments, work independently, and ensure equipment is safely transported, deployed, serviced, and recovered.

Cross-Functional Support

During slower deployment periods, you will support general fleet and equipment maintenance, helping keep Trident’s broader equipment operations running efficiently.

Requirements

• Transport solar CCTV Trailers to and from project sites.
• Safely tow, maneuver, position, and back trailers in a variety of field environments.
• Deploy and set up solar CCTV Trailers at designated project locations.
• Perform solar CCTV Trailer teardown and recovery following project or deployment completion.
• Conduct routine inspections of security trailers and associated equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical and DC electrical issues.
• Perform repairs and service necessary to maintain trailer functionality and deployment readiness.
• Support trailer upfitting and technical improvements.
• Troubleshoot solar panels, batteries, charge controllers, inverters, and other power-management systems.
• Assist with troubleshooting IP cameras and basic networking equipment.
• Identify equipment issues and complete appropriate mechanical or electrical troubleshooting.
• Support trailer repair and general equipment maintenance as needed.
• Assist with fabrication or welding-related work when qualified and necessary.
• Support basic automotive service and general fleet maintenance during slower deployment periods.
• Maintain a safe and organized approach to trailer transportation, equipment handling, and field operations.
• Work independently while communicating equipment concerns, service needs, and field conditions to the appropriate team members.
• Travel to project sites and perform work outdoors in varying field conditions.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Experience safely towing and maneuvering trailers.
• Comfortable backing and positioning trailers in field environments.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• DC electrical knowledge and troubleshooting ability.
• Hands-on mechanical or electrical troubleshooting experience.
• Dependable and able to work independently in the field.
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors and travel to project sites.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Experience with solar panels, batteries, charge controllers, inverters and power-management systems.
• Knowledge of IP cameras and basic networking equipment.

Preferred Skills

• Trailer repair experience.
• Fabrication and welding experience.
• Basic automotive service experience.

Ready to Keep the Field Moving?

At Trident Industries, reliable equipment is essential to successful field operations. We are looking for a hands-on Field Technician who can safely transport equipment, solve problems in the field, and take ownership of keeping security trailers operational and ready for deployment.

If you bring mechanical ability, sound judgment, and a dependable approach to field work, we want to hear from you.