Power Transformer - Crew Leaders & Travel Technicians ($35-$70/hr)
Location: Remote (from Eastern or Central Time Zones) with extensive travel
Pay
$35–$70/hour (DOE) + 1.5× paid overtime (30–40 additional hours/week) + per diem + bonus
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- 401K with company match
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Company vehicle
Schedule
- Full-time field service role
- ~70–80 hours per week with structured rotation and paid weeks off at home
- Rotation examples: 14 days on/7 days off, 21 days on/10 days off, 30 days on/14 days off
- 65%–75% travel; rotational schedule in the field followed by paid time off at home
- Start date: ASAP
Perks
- 40-hour guaranteed pay even between jobs
- No endless deployments
- Planned schedules—know your time off in advance
About the role
Our client in the power solutions and electrical infrastructure industry is seeking Field Service Technicians & Crew Leaders with hands-on power transformer experience to support large-scale field projects. This role supports the installation, maintenance, and repair of power transformers at customer sites. Ideal candidates are technically capable with power transformers, safety-focused, self-directed, and comfortable working extended hours in challenging field environments. Crew Leaders must have proven field leadership experience. The position offers stability, substantial paid overtime, a travel rotation with paid scheduled time off, and strong earning potential while supporting critical power infrastructure projects nationwide.
Responsibilities
- Install, maintain, and repair power transformers at customer and project sites
- Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on power transformers
- Support troubleshooting and diagnosis of transformers and related electrical system issues
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation
- Work collaboratively with assigned crew members under a designated field crew leader
- Follow all safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe work environment
- Ensure work quality meets company standards and industry regulations
- Travel extensively and work extended schedules in support of project requirements
- Maintain tools, equipment, and company vehicles in safe and operational condition
Requirements
- Hands-on experience installing, maintaining, and repairing power transformers (required)
- Strong understanding of electrical systems, schematics, and blueprints (required)
- Demonstrated commitment to safety and quality standards (required)
- Valid driver’s license (required)
- Ability to travel 3 weeks at a time to project sites (required)