# Wind Turbine Technician jobs and career guide

Category: Energy & Utilities
Page: https://toolupjobs.com/trades/wind-turbine-technician/
Also called: wind tech, windsmith, wind turbine service technician

Wind techs climb and maintain wind turbines — mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems hundreds of feet up.

## Typical US pay
$48k–$85k per year (approximate, entry level to experienced).

## What they do
- Climb towers and perform scheduled maintenance
- Troubleshoot generators, gearboxes and controls
- Torque and tension bolts
- Work in a rescue-trained two-person team

## Key skills
- Climbing
- GWO training
- Electrical
- Hydraulics
- Torque tools

## Training
Wind energy technology program (often 1–2 years).

## Licensing & certifications
GWO Basic Safety Training is standard.

## Open jobs (0)
None posted right now.