Field Service Technician, Crew Based, Commercial

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

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:

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