Job Description

Overview

Tesla is seeking a Utility Field Service Technician to support large-scale utility energy assets by troubleshooting, servicing, and upgrading battery and voltage equipment. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated team player who is ready for 100% travel within the contiguous United States.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot and repair equipment as defined by the service engineering team.
  • Perform required preventative maintenance activities on stationary battery systems.
  • Maintain a safety focus while working on utility sites.
  • Operate a variety of hand tools, power tools, diagnostic and measuring equipment.
  • Develop and follow best practices and procedures for maintenance activities.
  • Maintain high levels of communication within the Tesla Energy service organization.
  • Prepare daily updates of work completed, problems identified, and future timelines.
  • Provide support outside your region and possibly outside the country as required.

Requirements

  • Ability to navigate NEC guidelines and knowledge of NFPA 70E practices.
  • Previous electrical trades experience with power/hand tools and electrical equipment.
  • Willingness to travel up to 2 weeks at a time with short notice.
  • Flexibility to work on weekends and overtime.
  • Ability to work at great heights and in extreme environments.
  • Ability to lift at least 50 pounds frequently.
  • Valid driver’s license required.
  • Strong computer skills and comfort with Microsoft Office and cloud-based programs.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO
  • 401k
  • Employee Assistance Program

Additional Information

  • Position requires 100% travel.
  • Candidates should reside in the contiguous United States.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
401k
Employee Assistance Program

How this job compares in Atlanta, GA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Atlanta, GA currently run a median of $31/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $27–$49/hr across 30 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Atlanta, GA

We're tracking 95 other active welding openings in Atlanta, GA right now, from 75 different employers. 42 of them were added in the last week. Across Georgia as a whole we're tracking 407 other active welding openings from 254 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Atlanta, or widen the search to Georgia.

The most active employers in Georgia at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Marathon (10), Southern Industrial Constructors, Inc. (7), and Mullins Mechanical (6). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Georgia, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Forest Park at $39/hr, Marietta at $32/hr, and Atlanta at $31/hr. Atlanta is among them.

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