Field Service Technician Trainee
$31.78 - $47.64/hr+ One-way transportation + Lodging during SkillBridge training
Entry
Kansas City, MO, USA
In PersonTravel locally and regionally to customer sites is required.
Field ServiceEquipment Field Service
About the job
Requirements
- Must currently be serving on Active Duty in the U.S. Armed Forces.
- Must be eligible to participate in the DoD SkillBridge Program.
- Must be able to obtain command approval before beginning the program.
- Must have sufficient time remaining on Active Duty to complete the approved SkillBridge training period.
- Strong commitment to safety and following established procedures.
- Ability and willingness to learn electrical testing and troubleshooting techniques.
- Basic computer skills, including email, data entry, Microsoft Excel, and other standard business applications.
- Must have a valid driver's license and be able to maintain an acceptable driving record.
- Must be willing and able to travel locally and regionally; travel requirements may vary based on training location and customer assignments.
- Must be comfortable working in industrial, commercial, utility, and field environments.
- Must be able to climb, crawl, stand, walk, bend, kneel, and lift up to 75 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Must be willing to work flexible schedules based on customer and training requirements, which may include occasional nights, weekends, or extended hours.
- Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
- Must be able to meet applicable safety, background, driving, and drug and alcohol screening requirements.
- Prior NETA certification or electrical testing experience is not required.
Responsibilities
- Inspect, test, troubleshoot, and maintain low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical distribution systems.
- Learn safe work practices for electrical testing and field-service operations.
- Perform instrument transformer testing.
- Assist with power transformer testing, including Doble, TTR, insulation resistance, and related testing methods.
- Learn testing procedures for electromechanical and solid-state protective relays.
- Assist with protective relay testing, calibration, and troubleshooting.
- Perform cable testing using methods such as Tan Delta, Power Factor, VLF, and DC Hipot.
- Assist with low-, medium-, and high-voltage switchgear and circuit breaker testing.
- Learn automatic transfer switch testing and troubleshooting.
- Gain exposure to electrical system startup and commissioning activities.
- Learn proper setup and operation of electrical test equipment.
- Collect, document, and interpret electrical testing data.
- Develop technical documentation and field-service reports.
- Gain exposure to PowerDB and other electrical testing software.
- Work alongside experienced technicians at industrial, commercial, utility, and other customer locations.
- Participate in applicable safety and technical training, which may include NFPA 70E, OSHA, CPR, First Aid, AED, and other industry-specific training.
- Travel locally and regionally to customer sites as required by the training program.
Desired Qualifications
- Military training or hands-on experience involving electrical power generation and distribution; AC/DC electrical systems; generators and power-generation equipment; electrical distribution equipment; switchgear and circuit breakers; transformers; motors and motor controls; electrical testing and test equipment; protective relays and control systems; instrumentation and controls; electrical troubleshooting and diagnostics; preventive and corrective electrical maintenance; reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals; or Lockout/Tagout and electrical safety procedures.
About the company
Shermco provides electrical testing, maintenance, and engineering services across North America for industrial, commercial, and utility clients. Its offerings include rotating machinery service and repair, protection and control testing, commissioning, wind energy services, field services, in-shop services, systems integration, specialty services, disaster recovery, and industry-specific training. The company earns revenue through service contracts, project-based work, and training programs. Shermco uses on-site field work, shop-based repair, and specialized testing and engineering to ensure electrical system reliability and safety. Unlike many competitors, it combines a broad range of services (from rotating machinery to wind energy and disaster recovery) with accreditation by the InterNational Electrical Testing Association and a broad training ecosystem, aiming to be a trusted partner for ongoing electrical maintenance and safety across multiple sectors.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Irving, Texas
Founded
1974
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Shermco is expanding into data centers, semiconductors, healthcare, and water/wastewater through PQE.
- Revelio Labs showed 1,799 employees in March 2026, up 11.8% from 2023.
- Shermco listed 209 active job openings in 2026, signaling ongoing operational expansion.
What critics are saying
- Blackstone ownership since October 2025 pressures Shermco for bolt-ons and faster integration.
- Shermco depends on scarce NETA technicians; turnover would stall commissioning backlogs.
- A 2026 slowdown in data-center capex would hit PQE and Shermco’s expansion thesis.
What makes Shermco unique
- Shermco sells NETA-certified field testing, engineering, and commissioning across 41 North American service centers.
- Blackstone bought Shermco on October 27, 2025, backing aggressive add-on acquisition execution.
- PQE’s March 11, 2026 acquisition strengthened Central Texas power-systems engineering and data-center capabilities.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Training Programs
- Professional Certification Support