Field Commissioning Technician, EV
Chicago, IL · Remote · Full-time
$60K–$70K
Venture round · $75M · 148d ago Posted 1mo ago
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Picture every American school bus running on electricity, with districts never wrestling with chargers. Highland Electric Fleets, a Beverly, Massachusetts turnkey provider of electric school buses, could be the one districts call to make it happen. A $75M round from Galvanize Climate Solutions and Aiga Capital Partners is bigger than nine in ten rounds at its stage this half, and with 15 open roles, five of them in hardware, the build-out is underway.
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About Us
Highland Electric Fleets’ mission is to make electric fleets accessible and affordable for all, enabling communities to realize the benefits of cleaner, quieter and healthier fleets. Highland is North America’s leading provider of Electrification-as-a-Service (EaaS). Founded in 2019, Highland partners with school districts, municipalities, and fleet operators to make the transition to electric fleets simple and affordable.
Highland proudly serves as the Official Electric School Bus Provider of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games and Team USA. From pioneering vehicle-to-grid technology to managing some of the nation’s largest electric school bus fleets, Highland delivers reliable, cost-effective solutions that support local communities and drive the future of transportation.
Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Field Commissioning Technician to join our team. This role supports the go-live process for new EV charging sites — including new vehicle inspections, site readiness checks, and documentation — to ensure smooth, on-schedule launches at Highland customer locations. The Field Technician will perform preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on chargers and associated equipment, building strong technical skills in EV chargers and vehicles alongside project coordination and customer service abilities, all while gaining hands-on experience and adhering to safety protocols. This role requires regular travel to customer locations throughout the United States. While this is a remote position, candidates must reside within a reasonable distance of a major airport to support frequent travel (50-75%)What’s in it for you?
- Hands-on training: Highland will provide the tools and training needed in commissioning support, site
readiness, and vehicle inspection processes. - Variety: From EV systems to charging infrastructure to project coordination, you’ll develop a diverse skill
set in a rapidly growing industry. - Certification Reimbursement: We’ll reimburse you for all certification expenses after 12 months of
employment.
- Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus program
- A supportive, highly collaborative, team-oriented environment
- Ability to work with bright, innovative, and forward-thinking colleagues
- Health, Vision, and Dental coverage for employees & their dependents
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401(k) program and company match