Wind Turbine Technician Job Description We are seeking a skilled Wind Turbine Technician to join our team in American Falls, ID. As a Wind Turbine Technician, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of wind turbines. Your responsibilities will include: • Maintaining and repairing wind turbines with your team to keep communities powered. • Adhering to safety protocols and performing regular safety inspections. • Collaborating with your team to improve turbine performance and share best practices. • Documenting your work and continuously improving operational processes. You will be required to: • Have at least 6 months of experience with a Wind Technician certificate, or 1 year of wind turbine experience, or 2 years in mechanical or electrical fields. • Show highly developed problem-solving abilities and an engaged approach to responsibilities. • Be safety-conscious and committed to best practices. • Work well with others and enjoy collaborative environments. • Be physically fit, comfortable working in various conditions, and at heights. • Speak, read, and follow instructions in English. • Hold a high school diploma (or equivalent), a valid driver's license, and be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future sponsorship. Vestas is a global leader in wind energy, specializing in the design, manufacture, installation, and maintenance of turbines worldwide. We invest in our employees' growth, providing access to comprehensive training programs and certifications like GWO Safety & Technical Training. We offer a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family, paid time off, holidays, and parental leave, opportunities for career progression, and more.
See More Details >>IN-PERSON WORKING OPPORTUNITIES ONLY FOR UNI STUDENTS A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SALES REPRESENTATIVE: As a Sales Representative, you are the primary contact for our clients. You start each day excited to establish new relationships while continuing to nurture existing ones. By meeting with our potential customers, you are able to build excellent rapport and more effectively educate them about our products and services. Your excellent communication skills are an essential part of your success, as you complete product presentations and give price quotes. To complete sales, you collect and enter order information all while providing superior customer service. We focus on a national level to expand clients into new markets to create new revenue streams for years decades to come. Responsibilities and Duties: • One-on-one sales with customers in an outside sales environment. • Greet customers in a courteous, friendly, and professional manner using company procedures • Give product presentations to complete sales orders with customers. • Listen attentively to customer needs and concerns; demonstrate empathy. • Clarify customer requirements; probe for and confirm understanding of needs. • Meet customer requirements by providing personalized solutions. • Confirm customer understanding of the solution and provide additional customer education as needed. • Frequent travel throughout the year and 1-4 months relocation during the summer. About You You are organized and manage your time effectively in order to regularly achieve individual and team goals. You feel good about playing an important role in the success of a growing company with a solid reputation. • Knowledge of basic computer operations • Courteous with strong customer service orientation • Dependable with proficient attention to detail • Good listening and responding skills • Must be flexible with the ability to adapt to changes quickly and think conceptually • Solid problem-solving skills • Must be willing to take the initiative All UNI students are invited to apply for this amazing summer internship opportunity!
See More Details >>IN-PERSON WORKING OPPORTUNITIES ONLY FOR UNI STUDENTS A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SALES REPRESENTATIVE: As a Technology Sales Intern, you are the primary contact for our clients both in your region and around the country. Each day, you will build and establish new relationships while enhancing and building upon existing ones. Excellent communication skills are an essential part of your success, as you complete product presentations and give price quotes. We focus on a national level to expand clients into new markets to create new revenue streams for years decades to come. On average, Technology Sales Interns earn $23,000 each summer. However, many interns earn significantly more than this based on their performance. Responsibilities and Duties of a Technology Sales Intern: • One-on-one sales with customers in an outside sales environment. • Greet customers in a courteous, friendly, and professional manner using company procedures. • Give technology and product presentations to complete sales orders with customers. • Listen attentively to customer needs and concerns; demonstrate empathy. • Clarify customer requirements; probe for and confirm understanding of needs. • Meet customer requirements by providing personalized solutions. • Confirm customer understanding of the solution and provide additional customer education as needed. • Frequent travel throughout the year and 1-4 months relocation during the summer. Who thrives in a Technology Sales Internship? Students from UNI are well-equipped to thrive in our Technology Sales Internship program. Ideally, you are organized and manage your time effectively in order to regularly achieve individual and team goals. You have a passion for technology and sales. You feel good about playing an important role in the success of a growing company with a solid reputation. • Knowledge of basic computer operations • Courteous with strong customer service orientation • Dependable with proficient attention to detail • Good listening and responding skills • Must be flexible with the ability to adapt to changes quickly and think conceptually • Solid problem-solving skills • Must be willing to take the initiative All UNI students are invited to apply for this amazing sales internship opportunity!
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the solar trade in Cedar Falls, IA, often begins with specialized training or an apprenticeship, blending practical experience with theoretical knowledge, allowing individuals to gain skills while earning. Apprenticeships typically span two to three years, involving extensive on-the-job training under skilled professionals. According to the U.S. Solar Industry Association, the solar industry employed 279,447 workers nationwide as of 2023, with a significant presence in Iowa, and projects a robust job growth of 104% by 2032. Solar apprentices in Cedar Falls can earn an average of $478.67 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing $600 weekly. Educational institutions, local trade associations, and platforms like NABCEP help aspiring solar professionals find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $100,000 annually for seasoned experts.
