DC Power Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Mural is parenting with a growing power infrastructure and field services company is hiring experienced DC Power Technicians to support telecom, utility, and critical power environments across East Tennessee and surrounding areas. This is a field-based role supporting battery systems, DC power plants, hot cuts, and critical infrastructure projects for commercial and industrial customers.

This team is looking for both experienced Level III technicians and high-level Level IV working foremen who can lead crews, manage field execution, and serve as technical leaders on-site.

What You’ll Do

• Perform installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of DC power systems
• Support battery installations, battery replacements, and DC power plant work
• Perform hot cuts and live power work safely and efficiently
• Work in telecommunications central offices, substations, and data centers
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and equipment documentation
• Conduct site surveys and quality checks
• Test alarms and verify system functionality
• Develop or execute MOPs (Methods of Procedure) with project teams
• Travel throughout the regional service territory for customer work
• Maintain strong customer communication and professionalism on-site

Additional Responsibilities for Level IV Technicians

• Lead crews in the field as a working foreman
• Coordinate jobsite execution and field safety
• Mentor junior technicians
• Serve as the primary technical lead during installations and cutovers

Compensation

Level III

• $28.00 - $34.00/ hour
• Strong overtime opportunities

Level IV

• $34.00 - $40.00/ hour
• Long-term earning potential into the $40-$45/hr range with tenure and raises

Additional Compensation & Benefits

• Company truck and tools provided
• Paid training and certifications
• Overtime commonly available (10-12 hours/week typical)
• Per diem:
• $155/day for overnight travel outside 50 miles
• Smaller daily travel stipend for local travel days
• Safe driving bonus program:
• $100/month for safe driving
• Additional annual bonus opportunities for consistent performance
• Customer feedback reward program and gift card incentives

Schedule & Travel

• Must report to the Knoxville office every Monday morning at 8:00 AM
• Remaining work week spent on customer service calls and project work
• Regional travel required
• Overnight travel may occasionally be required depending on project location
• Must be open to overtime, emergency calls, and flexible schedules when needed

What They’re Looking For

Level III

• 5+ years of DC power, electrical, telecom, or critical infrastructure experience
• Experience with battery systems and DC power plants
• Ability to work independently in the field
• Comfortable reading schematics and wiring diagrams
• Strong troubleshooting skills

Level IV

• Advanced DC power experience with crew leadership capability
• Prior experience leading installations and field execution
• Strong customer-facing communication skills
• Ability to serve as a working foreman while remaining hands-on technically

Preferred Backgrounds

Candidates from the following environments tend to align well:

• Telecom infrastructure
• Critical power services
• UPS systems
• Data centers
• Utility power systems
• Generator and battery backup systems
• Industrial electrical field service