Test Assistant

ABM industries; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Company vehicle & fuel card

Local travel time compensation

Job summary

The Test Technician at ABM Industries supports inspection, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of electrical power distribution equipment in commercial, industrial, and utility environments. This entry-level to developing role operates under supervision with potential overtime and travel as needed.

Pay ranges from $35.00 to $48.00 hourly, with sign-on bonuses, relocation/housing assistance, and a take-home company vehicle and fuel card offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic electrical theory and safety practices expected.
• Ability to read basic electrical drawings and schematics.
• Willingness to travel, overtime, and respond to outages as needed.
• No NETA certification required; trainee experience encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inspection, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of electrical power systems.
• Set up and operate electrical test equipment under supervision.
• Collect data, field notes, and observations for customer reports.
• Follow safety policies, lockout/tagout, and energized-work controls.
• Read schematics and connect with project stakeholders as needed.

Skills

Electrical testing

Field service experience

Documentation

Reading electrical drawings

Safety awareness

Willingness to travel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical school / apprenticeship in electrical tech

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Hand tools and meters

Job description

Overview

The Test Technician supports the inspection, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, and documentation of electrical power distribution equipment in commercial, industrial, and utility environments. This role performs entry-level to developing technician work under the direction of qualified senior technicians, engineers, or project leads. Certification is not required; however, the role is expected to demonstrate the knowledge, safety awareness, and work practices consistent with a NETA Level I / trainee-level electrical testing technician.

Position Summary

Pay: $35.00 - $48.00 hourly plus available paid overtime.

The pay listed is the salary range for this position. A specific offer will vary based on applicant’s experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data.

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM 2026 Employee Benefits | Staff & Management

ABM offers incentives such as sign on bonuses, relocation/temp housing assistance, commensurate with experience, take home company service vehicle & fuel card, local paid travel time and more.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assist with inspection, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, and commissioning support for low- and medium-voltage electrical power systems. Set up, operate under supervision, and remove electrical test equipment and temporary test leads. Perform simple measurements and basic tests under direct supervision. Support testing of equipment such as switchgear, circuit breakers, transformers, cables, relays, meters, automatic transfer switches, batteries, and related electrical apparatus. Assist with pre-test and post-test jobsite activities, including equipment preparation, cleaning, assembly, disassembly, labeling, and documentation. Accurately collect test data, field notes, equipment information, and jobsite observations for customer reports. Follow established test procedures, safety policies, lockout/tagout requirements, and energized-work controls. Read and interpret basic electrical drawings, one-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment nameplates, and test forms. Maintain tools, test equipment, company vehicles, and jobsite materials in a clean, organized, and safe condition. Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, customers, and project stakeholders. Support emergency response, outage work, weekend work, night work, and travel as business needs require. Perform other duties as assigned within training, skill level, and safety qualifications.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications High school diploma or GED required. 0–2 years of related electrical, field service, electrical testing, utility, military, technical school, or industrial maintenance experience. Basic understanding of electrical theory, AC/DC circuits, power distribution equipment, and safe work practices. Ability to work under direct supervision and follow written and verbal instructions. Basic knowledge of OSHA, NFPA 70E, lockout/tagout, arc-flash, and electrical hazard controls, or ability to complete required training. Ability to use hand tools, meters, and basic electrical test equipment safely. Ability to read basic electrical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation. Strong attention to detail and ability to document work accurately. Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record. Willingness to travel, work overtime, weekends, holidays, nights, and respond to outage or emergency work as needed. Preferred Qualifications Technical school, military electrical training, apprenticeship, or associate degree coursework in electrical technology, power systems, electronics, or a related field. Prior experience in electrical testing, field service, industrial maintenance, utilities, data centers, substations, or commercial electrical work. Familiarity with NETA, ANSI, IEEE, NEC, OSHA, NFPA 70E, and manufacturer testing requirements. CPR/First Aid, OSHA 10/30, NFPA 70E, MSHA, or similar safety training. Experience assisting with insulation resistance, continuity, contact resistance, turns ratio, power factor, hipot, VLF, relay, meter, breaker, transformer, cable, or switchgear testing. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Safety-first mindset and ability to recognize electrical hazards. Ability to work in a field environment with changing schedules and customer priorities. Mechanical aptitude and comfort working around electrical power distribution equipment. Ability to learn test procedures, equipment operation, and industry standards. Basic computer skills, including entering data, using templates, and preparing field documentation. Professional communication skills with customers and internal teams. Dependability, punctuality, and willingness to learn from senior technicians. Physical Requirements Ability to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and work with hands and tools. Ability to lift and move tools, materials, and test equipment; may frequently handle heavy test sets or equipment with assistance. Ability to work in electrical rooms, substations, industrial facilities, construction sites, outdoors, and customer environments. Ability to wear required PPE and work in conditions that may include heat, cold, noise, confined spaces, and energized electrical environments when properly authorized. Certification Requirement NETA certification is not required for this role. Candidates with NETA Level I trainee experience or equivalent knowledge, training, and field exposure are encouraged to apply.

ABM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer qualified applicants without regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected factor under federal, state, or local law. ABM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in completing the employment application, please call 888-328-8606. We will provide you with assistance and make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.