What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician - Wind Energy position at Sky Climber Renewables?
Local Wind Turbine Technician (with 2–4-month Travel) Opportunity
Dental, vision, medical, & life coverage, a fully vested 401(k) company matching contribution plan, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, gear, equipment, and uniform provided, company vehicle and fuel card provided, AND all-expenses paid technical training. *NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! * This unique role offers a blend of travel opportunities and an expedited pathway to a local placement at the Cheyenne Ridge 2 Wind Farm in Seibert, CO,
Sky Climber Renewables in Colorado (CO) is actively seeking skilled, full-time Wind Technicians who are interested in learning to climb, service and maintain a fleet of wind turbines at the new Cheyenne Ridge 2 Wind Farm near Seibert, CO. Do you take pride in working hard? Do you love working with your hands and working outdoors? Do you long to help reduce our carbon footprint and make the world a cleaner place? If you answered yes, please keep reading!
You will receive full GWO Certification (valid for 2 years) at our accredited training facility in Portland, Oregon (valued at $15,000). After the initial 3-week training is complete, you will receive regional, hands-on training which will require 100% travel to adjacent sites within the first 2-4 months.
Enjoy fully covered hotel accommodation, tax free per diem ($40/day), travel incentive ($24/day), and transportation during all travel assignments, where applicable. Once training is complete and the site is commissioned, technicians will transition to a full-time, local placement at the Cheyenne Ridge 2 Wind Farm.
Local technicians will work Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM and earn a competitive starting wage of $19.47 - $22.00/hour. We provide generous benefits and perks, including dental, vision, medical, & life coverage, a 401(k) plan, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, paid gear, equipment, and uniform, an on-site company vehicle, AND all-expenses paid technical training. If this sounds like the right wind technician opportunity for you, apply today!
TECHNICIAN QUALIFICATIONS
· Mechanical aptitude and willingness to work-at-heights
· Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and within 80 miles of job location
· Ability to pass drug screen, physical and background check
ABOUT SKY CLIMBER RENEWABLES
Build an exciting, rewarding career in wind power– work local, enjoy a friendly work environment, exclusive training, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits. The Tech One Program (TOP) is a structured career development program for entry level wind technicians, built in partnership between industry leaders, Sky Climber Renewables and Vestas Americas.
Sky Climber’s most important asset is our people. We have a great team of experienced professionals who deliver exceptional services on every site. For our amazing team, we ensure that we maintain a healthy working environment as well as great benefits and opportunities for advancement and growth! Most local Technicians advance in under 1 year.
If you are mechanically inclined, organized and detail-oriented, have excellent time management and communication skills, can work well with others, and have a positive, can-do attitude, we look forward to hearing from you!
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TECHNICIAN TEAM?
If you feel you'll be perfect as a Sky Climber Wind Technician, apply now using our 1-minute, mobile-friendly application.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.47 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Overtime
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Seibert, CO 80834 (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $22
