Resource Regional Traveling Technician II - 100Traveling Technician II - 100% Travel - Midwestern US

About the role

This position is remote requiring 100% travel in the Midwestern US region. It is an hourly paid position. With travel, overtime and other supplemental earnings, resource technicians may have the ability to earn over $100,000 per year. Vestas offers a $2,500 USD sign‑on bonus for eligible candidates.

As a Resource Technician, you’ll support wind energy operations across multiple sites and projects, assisting with service work or construction efforts, bringing your skills and adaptability where they’re needed most. Backed by Vestas training and qualifications, you’ll help ensure teams are equipped and projects stay on track, delivering clean, reliable energy to communities.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain wind turbines with your team.
• Travel to different sites, work with diverse teams, and engage with varied experiences, including travel management and cost coding.
• Conduct safety inspections and ensure a secure working environment.
• Address advanced problem‑solving tasks with effective self‑management.
• Work on construction and installation projects, overseeing the full life cycle of turbines.

Requirements

• At least 6 months with a Wind Technician certificate, or 1 year of wind turbine experience, or 2 years in mechanical or electrical fields.
• Highly developed problem‑solving abilities and an engaged approach to responsibilities.
• Safety‑conscious and committed to best practices.
• Able to work well with others and enjoy collaborative environments.
• Physically fit, comfortable working in various conditions, and at heights.
• Ability to speak, read and follow instructions in English.
• High school diploma (or equivalent), a valid driver’s license, and legally authorized to work in the U.S. without need for current or future sponsorship.
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods; hearing ability to use telephones, close‑range radios or related device; visual acuity including depth perception, field of vision and color distinction.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl as needed, with hand‑eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Ability to climb stairs & vertical ladders to heights of 60 to 100 m and at times supervise work in confined‑space environments.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, carry items up to 50 lb.
• Ability to observe training and obtain certification in required safety programs (LOTO, Electrical Qualification, Fall Arrest & High Angle Rescue & Emergency Decent, Confined Space).
• Ability to successfully participate in all training courses, including controlled decent practical exercises.
• Due to design parameters of fall protection equipment, the combined weight of prospective employee, required PPE and gear shall not exceed 300 lb (required PPE and gear may weigh up to 40 lb).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave.
• Opportunities for career progression and pay‑for‑certification growth.
• 401(k) with company match, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• An established safety culture and inclusive, collaborative workplace.

Pay

• Base pay range: $27.43–$33.43 per hour.
• Potential for additional variable compensation (overtime, travel, supplemental earnings) enabling earnings over $100,000 per year.
• $2,500 USD sign‑on bonus (eligibility requirements apply).