Many NCOs and enlisted technicians transition into civilian careers as field service technicians. The duties of non-commissioned officers and enlisted technicians in the military are very similar to a field service technician in the civilian world. The main difference is the type of equipment that the technician is servicing/maintaining/repairing is for civilian purposes rather than war fighting/defense.
Field service technicians are responsible for the installation, maintenance, operation, troubleshooting, repair and client training of equipment in an assigned territory. Responsibilities may also include training a plant’s maintenance team or other key colleagues on how to perform equipment maintenance.
Most field service technician roles have a salary in the $50k-$90k range annually. Overtime pay in addition to salary, company benefits, and performance bonuses frequently apply. Field Service Technicians frequently receive a company vehicle, phone, laptop, etc. to help them perform their job in the field. Applicant may need to be open to regional and overseas travel including overnight travel.
Typically reports to: Field Service Manager/Director
Similar job titles: Field Service Engineer
Recent Army, Navy, Coast Guard, Air Force, and Marine Corps placements for this position have included: