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Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Field Service Technician - Crew Based, Commercial

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Austin, TX, USA
RemoteRequires 100% travel; candidates should reside in the contiguous United States.
Field ServiceEquipment Field Service

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 2 years of experience with photovoltaic equipment and installation, preferably in commercial or utility-scale settings.
  • Extensive knowledge of electrical wiring and equipment, with the ability to read electrical plan sets and equipment manuals.
  • Experience using power tools, hand tools, and electrical equipment, plus the ability to navigate computer applications and technology independently.
  • Ability to work at heights and in extreme environments, perform prolonged repetitive duties, lift at least 50 pounds frequently, and work on rooftops using ladders and stairs.
  • Ability to safely handle ladders, inverters, solar panels, panel boards, batteries, electrical equipment, lumber, and roofing materials.
  • Ability to meet OSHA fall-protection standards and equipment capacity requirements for elevated work, including use of harnesses, anchors, and ropes.
  • Ability to travel to numerous sites daily and for up to two weeks at a time on short notice, including weekends, overtime, and overnight stays.
  • Compliant government-issued identification is required for domestic air travel or access to certain federal facilities.
  • Valid driver's license required.
Responsibilities
  • Diagnose, troubleshoot, and perform preventive and corrective maintenance on commercial solar photovoltaic systems, energy storage systems, and electric vehicle charging stations, with a primary focus on solar photovoltaic systems.
  • Lay out and assist with the assembly of solar modules and arrays, mounting hardware, and electrical equipment.
  • Organize trucks for upcoming installations and removals.
  • Perform preventive maintenance activities on commercial photovoltaic systems and train or mentor team members as needed.
  • Respond to corrective maintenance cases for commercial energy products and accurately update online case logs.
  • Respond to customer concerns about system performance or functionality.
Desired Qualifications
  • Commercial or utility-scale photovoltaic equipment and installation experience.

About the company

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Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2003

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What believers are saying

  • Sales are growing again: revenue rose 26% to $28.2 billion in the June 2026 quarter, after falling 3% in 2025.
  • Software adds income beyond cars: paid users of its supervised self-driving feature rose 56% to 1.48 million by June 2026.
  • Hiring is back: Tesla's headcount grew 7% to 134,785 by December 2025, after layoffs shrank it 11% in 2024.

What critics are saying

  • Growth isn't reaching profit: operating profit fell 57% to $398 million in the June 2026 quarter, a 1.4% margin.
  • Alphabet's Waymo is far ahead in robotaxis: Texas records in May 2026 listed 577 Waymo vehicles to Tesla's 42.
  • Stock grants have lost value: Tesla shares fell 17% in 2026 through October 8, after a December 2025 record.

What makes Tesla unique

  • Energy storage punches above its weight: Tesla's energy unit made 13% of 2025 sales but 22% of gross profit.
  • Tesla set the charging standard: Ford, GM and all major EV sellers in North America adopted its plug by 2024.
  • Robots are written into Musk's pay: his 2025 award sets goals of 1 million humanoid robots and 1 million robotaxis.

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  • Remote Work Options
  • Flexible Work Hours

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