Switchgear Specialist

Switchgear Technician (Entry-Level / Trainee)

Company: C & S Maintenance

Location: 2656 Queenstown Road, Birmingham, AL (In-person)

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay: $20.00 – $35.00 per hour (commensurate with skill level and experience)

About Us

Located in Birmingham, Alabama, C & S Maintenance is a comprehensive, one-stop provider for in-shop circuit breaker repair, on-site electrical testing, switchgear maintenance, transformer field service, and electrical distribution product supply. We specialize in vintage equipment service, reconditioning, testing, retrofitting, and high-voltage maintenance across low- and medium-voltage power distribution systems.

Position Overview

We are seeking a reliable, hardworking Switchgear Technician to join our growing field service and shop operations. In this role, you will work hands-on directly with 480 volts and higher circuit breakers and switchgear, as well as transformers and power distribution equipment.

No prior switchgear knowledge is required—we provide complete hands-on training. If you have a background in general construction, carpentry, or an electrical apprenticeship, paired with a strong mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn, we encourage you to apply!

Key Responsibilities

• In-Shop & Field Service: Support the repair, overhaul, reconditioning, testing, and retrofitting of low- and medium-voltage circuit breakers (480V ) and switchgear.
• Maintenance Support: Assist senior technicians with field services, including primary/secondary injection testing, breaker racking/shutter device replacements, bus inspections, and transformer/substation maintenance.
• Mechanical & Physical Tasks: Perform general mechanical, construction, carpentry, and electrical work at our shop and client job sites.
• On-the-Road Travel: Travel to client job sites across the region for routine maintenance, forced outages, and emergency disaster recovery.
• Safety & Compliance: Follow all OSHA, MSHA, NFPA 70E, and company safety standards. (Training in NFPA 70E, First Aid, and OSHA is provided).
• Schedule Flexibility: Work nights, weekends, and holidays when scheduled to support client outages and emergency field responses.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience & Knowledge: No prior knowledge of switchgear or circuit breakers required—we will fully train you. General construction, carpentry, or electrical apprentice experience is preferred.
• Travel & Availability: Estimated travel is approximately 30%, with overnight stays dependent on project scope. Willingness to work weekends and holidays as project schedules require is essential.
• Physical & Safety Standards: Must successfully pass a comprehensive Construction Physical administered by a certified health clinic or hospital.
• Location: Candidates residing within 50 miles of Birmingham, AL (or willing to relocate) are preferred.
• Skills & Attributes: Strong mechanical aptitude, unwavering commitment to job safety, high attention to detail, and an eagerness to earn industry trade certifications.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Pay: $20.00 – $35.00 / hour (based on experience and trade skills)
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401(k) Matching Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Training & Certification Programs (NFPA 70E, OSHA, First Aid)