Switchgear Technician

TempWorks Software Incorporated; Commerce City (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company health and dental insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation and sick time

Travel benefits

Job summary

TempWorks Software Incorporated in Commerce City, CO, is seeking a skilled Switchgear Technician to repair and refurbish both pad‑mounted and metal‑enclosed switchgear. This role requires a high school diploma, the ability to communicate with clients, and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

Key responsibilities include inspecting electrical equipment, documenting defects, and performing electrical tests. The company offers health insurance, a 401(k), paid vacation, and travel benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of previous shop or manufacturing experience required.
• Experience with busbar installation is needed.
• First Aid/CPR, AED, and OSHA 10 training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Repair and refurbish pad‑mounted and metal‑enclosed switchgear.
• Inspect and document defects in electrical equipment.
• Safely operate forklifts and perform electrical testing.

Skills

Experience refurbishing pad‑mounted or metal‑enclosed switchgear

Strong analytical skills

Basic knowledge of electrical equipment

Valid driver’s license

Effective communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Forklifts

Job description

Commerce City, CO: Flexicrew Technical Services (FTS) is seeking a skilled Switchgear Technician to repair, refurbish, inspect, and customize pad‑mounted and metal‑enclosed switchgear in a facility and customer‑site environment.

Essential Duties

• Follow all safety guidelines while working in shop, factory, and field environments.
• Complete assigned work orders accurately, on time, and with required documentation of labor and parts.
• Inspect electrical equipment internally and externally; document defects, damage, wear, corrosion, contamination, and missing parts.
• Disassemble used and surplus medium‑voltage switchgear for inspection, refurbishment, and customization.
• Clean, repair, and refurbish switchgear compartments, structures, mechanisms, and electrical components.
• Reassemble switchgear according to engineered specifications and customer requirements.
• Modify and customize pad‑mounted and metal‑enclosed switchgear layouts and configurations.
• Install, fabricate, and fit copper and aluminum busbar systems.
• Install and wire CTs, PTs, control components, relays, and metering equipment.
• Install and replace medium‑voltage fuses, fuse mountings, load‑interrupter switches, circuit breakers, and related hardware.
• Perform electrical testing on switchgear, VFIs, and relays as needed.
• Safely operate forklifts and other industrial equipment within capacity and load limits.
• Drive company truck as needed for field assignments.
• Travel up to 25% as required.

Requirements/Skills

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years of previous shop or manufacturing experience.
• Experience refurbishing pad‑mounted or metal‑enclosed switchgear required.
• Experience with busbar installation required.
• Basic knowledge of electrical equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
• Strong analytical skills for inspecting and troubleshooting electrical equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• First Aid/CPR, AED, and OSHA 10 training preferred.
• Ability to complete background check, Wonderlic assessment, workers’ compensation history check, and drug test.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in shop, field, indoor, and outdoor environments.
• Ability to work in harsh climates, including heat and cold.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, lift, carry, and use hand and power tools throughout the workday.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts and handle industrial materials and equipment.
• Ability to travel for field work as needed.

Benefits

• Company health and dental insurance.
• 401(k).
• 2 weeks of sick time and 2 weeks of vacation time.
• Paid federal holidays.
• Travel benefits include company truck use, $80 per diem, and company‑paid gas and hotel expenses.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Flexicrew Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with FTS is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications. Employment or consideration will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.