Field Technician III

Asplundh Tree Expert Co; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 61,992 - 82,656; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Health Savings Account (HSA) and FSA

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Competitive Pay

Instructor-Led Technical Courses

Career Path Planning

Incentives for Certifications

Competitive Per Diem for Travel

Referral Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Electrical Power Systems (EPS) in Salem, VA is seeking a Field Technician III to inspect, test, and maintain high, medium, and low voltage electrical power equipment on customer sites, including SF6 and vacuum circuit breakers, pad mount transformers, grounding, and switches.

You will lead safety briefings, troubleshoot equipment, prepare reports, and ensure compliance with safety policies; the role requires 5+ years of experience, NETA III certification, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Must pass pre-employment drug screen due to safety sensitive position.
• Criminal background check required.
• Willing to work overtime and travel out of town.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety briefings on job site and mitigate hazards.
• Perform high, medium, and low voltage testing as crew leader.
• Troubleshoot and solve equipment problems using manuals and diagrams.
• Prepare and maintain reports detailing tests, repairs, and maintenance.
• Install, test and maintain electrical apparatus.
• Develop and write reports.

Skills

Drug screen

Background check

Overtime & travel

Driver's license & clean record

Education

Bachelor/Associate Electrical

5+ years experience

NETA III Certified

Industry certs preferred

Tools

Power Factor tester

Ductor

Megger

CT ratio & saturation

Hi-Pot

Job description

Field Technician III

Job Locations: US-VA-Salem

Posted Date: 11 hours ago (7/23/2026 6:55 PM)

ID: 2026-7427

# of Openings: 1

Category: Field Technician

Overview

Job Title: Field Technician III

About The Company:

Elec tric Power Systems (EPS) is a NETA-accredited independent electric testing and engineering organization specializing in electrical acceptance testing, commissioning, and maintenance for clients across Data Centers, Utility, Generatio n, Renewables, Transit, Industrial and Commercial Facilities throughout North America. We are committed to safety, technical expertise, and setting the standard of excellence in the power industry.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and a Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Perks

• Competitive Pay
• Talent Development – Instructor-Led Technical Courses and Online Learning
• Career Path Planning
• Incentives for Professional Certifications
• Competitive Per Diem for Travel
• Referral Bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement

Pay: The hourly rate for this position is between $45.00 – $60.00 per hour. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Position Summary

The Field Technician III will inspect, test, and maintain High, Medium, and Low electrical power equipment. Technicians will work with electrical equipment, such as SF6 & vacuum circuit breakers, pad mount transformers/GSU transformers, grounding, instrument transformers, and variance of switches both manual and motor operated. Technicians will implement safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety briefings on job site, identify, eliminate, or mitigate hazards.
• Perform High, Medium, and Low voltage testing of electrical power equipment as a crew leader.
• Utilize Human Performance Error Elimination concepts and tools.
• Consult manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering personnel in order to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems and determine optimum equipment functioning.
• Prepare and maintain reports detailing all tests, repairs, and maintenance performed.
• Troubleshoot, repair, replace, and clean equipment and components.
• Leader in Safety Culture and responsible for other team members.
• Ability to install, test and maintain electrical apparatus.
• Understand the theory behind and reason for testing with the ability to analyze results.
• Develop and write reports.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities

• Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen due to this being a safety sensitive position.
• Complete a satisfactory criminal background check.
• Able to work overtime and travel out of town for periods of time.
• Must have a valid driver's license and currently have and be able to maintain a good driving record.

Preferred Skills/Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with the following test equipment:
  • Power Factor
  • Ductor
  • Megger
  • CT ration & saturation
  • Hi-Pot
• Knowledge of the following equipment:
  • Circuit Breakers
  • Low Voltage, Medium Voltage, High Voltage | LV/MV/HV
  • Transformers
  • Switchgear
  • Motors
  • PT's & CCVT's

Education and Experience

• Bachelors or Associates Degree in Electrical/Electronic technology, or Military experience preferred
• 5+ Year s Relevant Industry Experience
• NETA I I I Certified
• Industry Certification Programs preferred - e.g. Infrared, Corona, Oil Analysis, Manufacturers, etc.

Physical Requirements

• Able to climb ladders, stand for extended periods, able to lift 70 lbs.

EPS is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), political affiliation, military service, national origin, age or any other characteristics protected by state or federal laws.

EPS does not work with individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies, and will not recognize claim to any unsolicited resumes or candidate information.