Field Robotics Technician

Planted • Oakland, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Field Robotics Technician is the boots-on-the-ground member of the Integration Engineering team, deploying to project sites to keep Planted's robot fleet running. You'll perform preventative and routine maintenance on Planted’s installation robots, robotic mowers, pile load testing, site walks, and surveying. This is a travel-heavy role, you'll deploy as part of a two-person team for site safety and operational efficiency. When not in the field, you'll apply your trade to maintaining machines and facilities in Oakland. Your reliability in the field directly enables Planted to scale utility-scale solar deployment. The hourly rate includes travel time. Pay within the range is based on candidate experience, job-specific skills, education, and work location. The target experience for the position is 3-7+ years

Requirements

• Background in construction, military, oil field, or comparable hands-on field environment
• Mechanical and/or electrical troubleshooting and repair experience
• Comfortable with sustained travel (~80%) and extended time on project sites
• Able to work outdoors in variable conditions and physically demanding settings
• Hands-on aptitude, strong ownership mentality, and resourcefulness
• Valid driver's license; clean driving record

Nice To Haves

• Forklift or heavy equipment certification a plus — training available
• Preferably located in the San Francisco Bay Area
• Experience with solar, robotics, heavy equipment, or industrial field service
• Familiarity with hand tools, power tools, and basic fabrication
• Comfort reading drawings, schematics, and maintenance documentation
• OSHA 10/30 or other site-safety certification

Responsibilities

• Preventative and routine field maintenance of Planted's robot fleet
• Perform pile load testing, site walks, and surveying for structural and permitting process
• Operate Planted robots in Oakland and at project sites
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical issues on-site with minimal supervision
• Deploy as part of a two-person field team for safety and efficiency
• Perform routine maintenance of machines and facilities in Oakland during non-travel periods
• Complete field documentation and report issues back to engineering

Benefits

• Stock options
• Medical, vision, dental, and other benefits
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• 401(k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed