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Test Technician

ABM US
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 8/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/1/2026

ABM Electrical Power Services is looking for Test Technicians. 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.

Benefit Information: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM Employee Benefits | Front Line Team Members

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.

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.

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.

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