What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Service Technician, Crew Based, Commercial position at Tesla Motors, Inc.?
What to Expect
What You'll Do
What You'll Bring
Compensation and Benefits
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
As a Commercial Field Service Technician, you will be empowered to work across the entire Tesla organization to problem solve and ensure the success of our Commercial Energy field service execution. You will diagnose, troubleshoot, and perform preventive and corrective maintenance services to Tesla's commercial products such as solar PV systems, energy storage, and electric vehicle charging stations. The focus of this role would primarily be solar PV systems. This position will require 100% travel and candidate should reside in contiguous United States (lower 48 states).
What You'll Do
- Layout and assist in the assembly of solar modules /array, mounting hardware, and electrical equipment
- Organize trucks for installs/removals for the upcoming day making sure everything is neat and organized
- Able to perform required preventive maintenance activities on Commercial PV systems and capable of training/mentoring others in the team as needed
- Respond to corrective maintenance cases on all commercial energy products and updating online case logs accurately
- Respond to customers' concerns with the performance or functionality of their system
What You'll Bring
- Minimum 2 years' experience PV equipment and installation, preferably commercial or utility scale and with extensive knowledge of electrical wiring and equipment and have the ability to read electrical plan sets and equipment manuals
- Previous experience working with power/hand tools, electrical equipment, and ability to navigate numerous computer applications and technology independently
- Ability to work at great heights, work in extreme environments, perform prolonged periods of repetitious duties, lift at least 50lbs. frequently and work in extreme environments (example: hot sun, cold, crawl spaces, etc), these positions require working at heights including on rooftops, climbing ladders and stairs
- Capable of performing repetitious duties, including lifting, bending, and standing for long periods of time up to 12 hours a day and have the ability to safely handle tools and materials such as: ladders, inverters, solar panels, panel boards, batteries, and other similar electrical equipment, lumber, roofing materials,etc
- Ability to climb and utilize equipment on site including various ladders rated for 300 lbs.and must meet OSHA fall protection standards for at height work limited at 300 lbs.and must also be able to meet equipment standards for fall protection (harness, anchor, ropes, etc.) with a maximum capacity of 310 lbs.
- Valid driver's license required
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
