Jackson, a 37-year-old wind turbine service technician at Vestas in Bee County, Texas, spends her days 300 feet in the air, performing essential maintenance on wind turbines. Her job demands technical skills in hydraulics, electrical systems, and mechanical repairs, alongside physical endurance to carry 50 pounds of equipment up narrow ladders in various weather conditions. Despite the challenging nature of her work, Jackson finds the breathtaking views from atop the turbines incredibly rewarding.
always dreamed of working outdoors — now, she spends most of her days 300 feet in the air, atop wind turbines.
"Once you're up there, you get to see the best views: You're watching birds fly, eagles, hawks," she says."You get to see planes fly by. You get to see as far as you can see. It's beautiful."5 things to know before the stock market opens Wednesday While you don't need a bachelor's degree to become a wind turbine service technician, some jobs might require you to complete a 2-year technical program or apprenticeship. Others, like Blattner Energy and Vestas, will provide on-the-job training for new hires.
After she and her husband separated in 2019, Jackson decided to return to the workforce but was worried her opportunities would be limited without a bachelor's degree. "It's one of those rare fields where you feel like you are your own boss," says Jackson."You get to decide how quickly you move up the career ladder and how much you earn."Jackson gets to work at 7 a.m. and ends her shift by 5:30 p.m. She works five days a week.
The job might be physically demanding, but Jackson says spending so much time outside on the farm — and climbing the towers — has helped her feel"stronger and healthier."Benedetti has seen hiring for technicians in the U.S."ebb and flow" over the past decade depending on demand, production tax credits and supply chain issues.
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