Field Service Technician, Crew Based, Commercial

About the role

Field Service Technician, Crew Based, Commercial | Tesla (Energy - Solar & Storage)

Location: Thousand Oaks, California | Req ID: 284450 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

As a Commercial Field Service Technician with the Commercial Crew-Based Energy Team, you will play a critical role in supporting Tesla’s mission by performing maintenance and troubleshooting across commercial energy products, including Solar PV Systems, Energy Storage (Powerpacks, Megapack 1, Megapack 2, Megapack XL), and Electric Vehicle Charging Stations.

In this entry-level, crew-based position, you will collaborate across the Tesla organization to diagnose issues, ensure operational success, and maintain high standards of safety and efficiency. This role requires 100% travel within the contiguous United States (lower 48 states), with flexibility for weekend work, overtime, and overnight stays.

What You'll Do

• Perform routine preventative maintenance on equipment and systems
• Assist in identifying and troubleshooting basic mechanical or electrical issues
• Follow maintenance schedules, checklists, and safety procedures
• Document completed work, inspections, and repairs
• Collaborate with senior technicians on repairs and maintenance tasks
• Assist in the layout and assembly of solar modules, arrays, mounting hardware, and electrical equipment
• Organize trucks and storage containers for the upcoming day, ensuring neatness and readiness, safely handle company funds and submit accurate biweekly expense reports

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 50 lbs. 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.
• Ability to travel to numerous sites daily and travel up to 2 weeks at a time with short notice with flexibility to work on weekends and/or overtime along with overnight stay to support Tesla’s critical mission
• Must have compliant government issued identification for domestic air travel and/or to access certain federal facilities. Valid driver’s license required

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)

Expected Compensation$23.70 - $35.56/hour + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.