Test Technician
ABM US · abm.com
Cumming
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A full-time Technician (general) role at ABM US in Cumming. Skills mentioned: Transformers.
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Details
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- 6 d ago · posted 2026-11-05
- Location
- Cumming, GA
Full description
The Test Technician supports the inspection, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, and documentation of electrical power distribution equipment in commercial, industrial, and utility environments. This role performs entry-level to developing technician work under the direction of qualified senior technicians, engineers, or project leads. Certification is not required; however, the role is expected to demonstrate the knowledge, safety awareness, and work practices consistent with a NETA Level I / trainee-level electrical testing technician. .
Benefit Information: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM Employee Benefits | Front Line Team Members
• Assist with inspection, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, and commissioning support for low- and medium-voltage electrical power systems.
• Set up, operate under supervision, and remove electrical test equipment and temporary test leads.
• Perform simple measurements and basic tests under direct supervision.
• Support testing of equipment such as switchgear, circuit breakers, transformers, cables, relays, meters, automatic transfer switches, batteries, and related electrical apparatus.
• Assist with pre-test and post-test jobsite activities, including equipment preparation, cleaning, assembly, disassembly, labeling, and documentation.
• Accurately collect test data, field notes, equipment information, and jobsite observations for customer reports.
• Follow established test procedures, safety policies, lockout/tagout requirements, and energized-work controls.
• Read and interpret basic electrical drawings, one-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment nameplates, and test forms.
• Maintain tools, test equipment, company vehicles, and jobsite materials in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, customers, and project stakeholders.
• Support emergency response, outage work, weekend work, night work, and travel as business needs require.
• Perform other duties as assigned within training, skill level, and safety qualifications.
Required Qualifications
• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0–2 years of related electrical, field service, electrical testing, utility, military, technical school, or industrial maintenance experience.
• Basic understanding of electrical theory, AC/DC circuits, power distribution equipment, and safe work practices.
• Ability to work under direct supervision and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic knowledge of OSHA, NFPA 70E, lockout/tagout, arc-flash, and electrical hazard controls, or ability to complete required training.
• Ability to use hand tools, meters, and basic electrical test equipment safely.
• Ability to read basic electrical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to document work accurately.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
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Willingness to travel, work overtime, weekends, holidays, nights, and respond to outage or emergency work as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
• Technical school, military electrical training, apprenticeship, or associate degree coursework in electrical technology, power systems, electronics, or a related field.
• Prior experience in electrical testing, field service, industrial maintenance, utilities, data centers, substations, or commercial electrical work.
• Familiarity with NETA, ANSI, IEEE, NEC, OSHA, NFPA 70E, and manufacturer testing requirements.
• CPR/First Aid, OSHA 10/30, NFPA 70E, MSHA, or similar safety training.
• Experience assisting with insulation resistance, continuity, contact resistance, turns ratio, power factor, hipot, VLF, relay, meter, breaker, transformer, cable, or switchgear testing.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Safety-first mindset and ability to recognize electrical hazards.
• Ability to work in a field environment with changing schedules and customer priorities.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working around electrical power distribution equipment.
• Ability to learn test procedures, equipment operation, and industry standards.
• Basic computer skills, including entering data, using templates, and preparing field documentation.
• Professional communication skills with customers and internal teams.
• Dependability, punctuality, and willingness to learn from senior technicians.
Physical Requirements
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and work with hands and tools.
• Ability to lift and move tools, materials, and test equipment; may frequently handle heavy test sets or equipment with assistance.
• Ability to work in electrical rooms, substations, industrial facilities, construction sites, outdoors, and customer environments.
• Ability to wear required PPE and work in conditions that may include heat, cold, noise, confined spaces, and energized electrical environments when properly authorized.
Certification Requirement
• NETA certification is not required for this role. Candidates with NETA Level I trainee experience or equivalent knowledge, training, and field exposure are encouraged to apply.
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