Generator Field Service Technician

Job Summary

Generator Service Technicians are responsible for performing both shop and/or field repairs, maintenance service and troubleshooting of diesel and gas generators, including automatic transfer switches, batteries, and load banks.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform technical skills including but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, troubleshooting and repair of generators
• Read and interpret operational manuals, electrical schematics, universal generator literature, and work orders to perform required maintenance and/or repairs
• Detect faulty operations, defective material and report them and any other unusual situations to the service manager in a timely manner
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of generators both during normal working hours and after-hours, weekends, and holidays as directed
• Drive company vehicle to and from job sites throughout the day. Overnight travel by land and/or air may be required on occasion
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly shop work areas, company vehicles, and job site work areas
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance service and/or repairs of generators
• Perform basic mathematical calculations

Additional Job Functions

• May be required to tow a trailer, portable generator, or load bank using Company vehicle
• May perform work requiring the use of welding tools, winch, pulley, hoist and/or pallet jack

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (including physical and work environment)

• Ability to take preventative safety measures to avoid electrical shock, limit exposure to loud noises, and prevent personal injury by using personal protective equipment, including the use of NFPA 70E protective equipment when applicable
• Skilled usage of mechanical tools utilized to repair and maintain generators and their components
• Working knowledge of power generation systems and its components, including knowledge of the mechanical operation, associated hazards, and proper usage of the equipment in order to troubleshoot and accurately diagnose malfunctions
• Proficient with generator and transfer switch controls
• Ability to lift and/or move heavy objects up to 100 lbs. throughout the work day
• Position requires extended periods of standing, extended periods of sitting while driving, as well as bending, pulling, pushing, reaching, kneeling, squatting and the use of hands to finger, handle and feel
• Ability to interpret schematics and operational manuals for practical application on repair and maintenance tasks
• Ability to perform duties in non-climate controlled environments such as outdoor weather conditions and non-weather related wet, humid and/or extreme heat conditions
• Must be strong mechanically and electrically
• Working knowledge of fundamental mathematical operations

Minimum Job Qualifications (education, work experience, licenses/certifications)

• Motor Vehicle Record must be in good standing and comply with Company policy
• High School or equivalent (GED)
• 5 to 7 years of related work experience or training or equivalent combination of both education and experience