Power Technician

Smartsearchonline; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Smartsearchonline is seeking a Power Technician in Sacramento, CA for a contract role. Responsibilities include safely loading and transporting DC power systems to telecom cellular sites, following PPE and lifting guidance, and logging critical battery data. The job requires OSHA 10, RF safety awareness, and CPR certification, plus a valid driver’s license.

Outdoor/indoor work and 6:30am–5:30pm shifts are common. Expect possible 3–4 nights away from town.

Qualifications

• OSHA 10 certification is required.
• RF safety awareness is required.
• CPR certification preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in safely loading & transporting DC power systems and equipment to telecom cellular sites.
• Understand all safety requirements, including PPE and lifting equipment.
• Move batteries safely, in and out of a site.
• Secure loads on the vehicle properly.
• Prepping battery inter-cell connectors with No-ox.
• Assemble nuts and bolts in correct order and orientation.
• Prepare battery racks for installation.
• Dig trenches for AC & DC conduits.
• Log birth and death serial number information.

Education

OSHA 10

RF Safety awareness

CPR Cert.

Tools

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Job Details

Power Technician, Sacramento, CA

Posted: 8/19/2026

Job ID#: 86839

Job Category: Labor

Position Type: Contract

Duration: C to D

Shift: 1

Positions Available: 4

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• To assist in safely loading & transporting DC power systems & equipment in and out of telecommunication cellular sites.
• Understand all safety requirements, such as PPE and lifting equipment.
• Be able to move batteries safely, in and out of a site safely.
• Properly secure the load on your vehicle.
• Prepping parts like No-ox on battery inter-cell connectors.
• Putting nuts and bolts together, in proper order and orientation.
• Prepping battery rack for installation.
• Digging trenches for AC & DC conduits
• Properly log birth and death serial number information.

Work Environment:

• Indoor & outdoor.
• Exposure to extreme hot & cold environments at but not limited to raw land, mountain tops, basements, high traffic area & building rooftops.
• Keep the workplace clean.
• Know your surroundings in the workplace and understand potential dangers.

Work schedule: 6:30am - 5:30pm, M-Th. (Sometimes Friday's)

Willing to work out of town 3-4 nights per week.

Job Requirements

Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift 135 lbs. consistently

Education/Training: OSHA 10. RF Safety awareness. CPR Cert.

Technical Requirements: Valid Driver's License

Compensation: $20-22/hr