Field Service Technician

Simple Staffing•Lakeland, FL

12d

About The Position

Simple Staffing is hiring for this position on behalf of Group CBS. Group CBS is seeking an entry-level Field Service Technician to support testing, preventative maintenance, commissioning, upgrades, and repairs of electrical equipment at customer facilities. The opportunity is suited to mechanically inclined candidates, including transitioning military personnel and veterans, who are eager to learn. The role is full-time and hourly, with standard business hours Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Overtime, nights, weekends, holidays, travel, and on-call duties may be required as needed. Compensation is $30.00–$60.00 per hour, depending on experience. The technician assists with field service on power transmission, distribution, and generation equipment; helps troubleshoot and service substation components; and supports transformer, cable, and circuit breaker testing. The technician is also responsible for following customer requirements and applicable standards, participating in safety training, maintaining tools and equipment, and completing accurate service documentation. The position requires lifting and maneuvering at least 70 pounds, working safely near energized electrical substations, overnight and multi-day travel, overtime, and rotating emergency on-call shifts. The employee must reside or relocate within 60 miles of the hiring regional office. A valid driver’s license is required, and the employee must be willing to obtain an endorsement for a combined vehicle weight of up to 26,000 pounds. Pre-employment background and motor-vehicle checks, drug and alcohol screening, and periodic random testing are required. Company-paid TWIC, OSHA 10/30, MSHA, NFPA 70E, and CPR training must be completed.

Requirements

Mechanical aptitude, curiosity, and willingness to learn complex electrical systems.
Ability to assist with mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and communicate clearly.
Comfort with email, internet, data entry, and Microsoft Office.
Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
Willingness to learn NETA, NFPA 70E, OSHA, DOT, and related safety requirements.
High school diploma or GED required.
Ability to lift and maneuver at least 70 pounds.
Ability to work safely near energized electrical substations.
Willingness to travel overnight and on multi-day, out-of-town assignments; work overtime; and take rotating emergency on-call shifts.
Must reside or relocate within 60 miles of the hiring regional office.
Valid driver’s license required; willingness to obtain an endorsement for combined vehicle weight up to 26,000 pounds.
Must pass pre-employment criminal background and motor-vehicle checks, drug and alcohol screening, and periodic random testing.
Must be willing to complete company-paid TWIC, OSHA 10/30, MSHA, NFPA 70E, and CPR training.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Doble DTAF and PowerDB; training is provided.
Associate or bachelor’s degree in electrical/electronic technology, or military experience.
Experience with electrical substations, testing, construction, maintenance, troubleshooting, assembly, or commissioning.
Strong mechanical aptitude and a learning mindset; entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Assist with electrical and mechanical service on power transmission, distribution, and generation equipment at customer sites.
Read manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams to identify and resolve equipment issues.
Help troubleshoot, clean, repair, and replace substation components; assist with equipment installation and commissioning.
Support transformer testing, including power factor, turns ratio (TTR), insulation resistance, SFRA, winding resistance, partial discharge, and leakage reactance.
Support cable testing, including insulation resistance, tan delta, hipot, TDR, partial discharge, and cable fault location (thumper).
Support circuit breaker testing, including insulation and contact resistance, power factor, timing, SF6 analysis, CT testing, high-current and secondary-injection testing, and vacuum bottle integrity.
Participate in safety meetings and training.
Maintain tools, test equipment, and vehicles in clean, serviceable condition.
Complete time, expense, status, and service documentation accurately and on time.
Follow customer requirements and applicable standards while performing field work.
Provide reliable support for testing, maintenance, troubleshooting, and emergency response.