Field Service Technician I– Solar BESS

RES•Crossett, AR

5d•$26 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The Field Service Technician I assists senior Field Service Technicians with operating and maintaining utility-scale solar facilities. The work includes preventative and corrective maintenance of on-site assets such as solar panels, trackers, and power inverters. The technician follows direction from senior site personnel, supports safe and quality-focused work, and responds to priority emergency calls at the physical site within 1.5 hours. The role requires living within a maximum commuting distance of 60 miles from the work site and participating in a rotating on-call schedule. Domestic travel of 5–15% is required. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license. One or more years of related maintenance experience is preferred. The anticipated base salary range is $25.96–$32.45, and the position is bonus eligible. Final compensation depends on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. Benefits are effective on the first day of employment. The work environment and physical demands vary: frequent gripping and exposure to workplace hazards; occasional carrying and lifting of 5–15 pounds, pinching, walking, extreme cold, extreme heat, and humidity; and rare climbing, crouching, kneeling, pushing or pulling 5–15 pounds, and exposure to wet conditions, noise, and vibration. Reading, grasping, handling, hearing, reaching, vision, repetitive motion, sitting, and standing are constant requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. RES maintains a drug-free workplace. Candidates must pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test as a condition of employment. RES is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on protected characteristics.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to reside within a maximum commuting distance of 60 miles from the work site.
Ability to work a rotating on-call schedule for emergency response.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Basic knowledge of electrical power systems, drawings, circuit theory, OSHA regulations, and hand tools.
Ability to use hand tools effectively.
Ability to use a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
Ability to attend work regularly and punctually and comply with company policies and procedures.
Ability to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test.
Ability to perform the physical demands and work in the environmental conditions described in the posting.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of related maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist senior Field Service Technicians with operating and maintaining utility-scale solar facilities.
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance of on-site assets, including solar panels, trackers, and power inverters.
Take direction from senior site personnel.
Assist with troubleshooting AC and DC power systems.
Conduct preventative maintenance on AC and DC power systems.
Use hand tools effectively and utilize a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
Manage site inventory.
Follow the site safety plan and safe work practices.
Interface with project stakeholders, including owners and equipment manufacturers, and with project subcontractors.
Represent RES professionally to project stakeholders.
Respond to the physical site within 1.5 hours for emergency calls identified as a priority by the Operations Control Center.
Operate RES company vehicles, including trucks, in accordance with state and federal laws and RES policies.
Attend work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected.
Comply with the Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, and Company Policies & Procedures.
Demonstrate and promote a safety- and quality-oriented attitude.
Work a rotating on-call schedule for emergency response.
Complete required domestic travel of 5–15%.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Health Savings Account with employer contribution.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Basic life and voluntary life insurance.
Short-term disability.
Accident, hospital, and critical illness coverage.
401(k) plan with 6% company match.
Two weeks of paid time off, prorated sick days, and 10 paid holidays, including a floating holiday.
Paid parental leave.
Employee referral bonus.
Bonus eligible.