Job description
Job Description
Job Summary
Generator Technician
Salary Range: Competitive based on your loyalty, commitment, training, and knowledge
Job Location: Wixom, MI
Travel Percentage: 80%
Position Type: Full Time
Job Shift: Day - with 24/7 call outs as situations required
Job Category: Technical Labor
Department: Service
Direct Supervisor: Service Manager
A generator technician performs the skilled journey-level mechanic work required to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair emergency standby power and automatic transfer switch equipment. Perform related duties as required or assigned.
Responsibilities and Duties
Core Responsibilities:
Perform preventive maintenance on power generation equipment and automatic transfer switches
Trouble shooting engine and electrical problems
Process required paperwork within deadlines
Maintain parts inventory on service truck
Provide excellent customer service
Essential Job Functions/Tasks:
Perform preventive maintenance on power generation equipment and automatic transfer switches
Perform start-ups on new power generation equipment
Perform warranty work on power generation equipment
Trouble shooting engine and electrical problems
Participate in the rotating responsibility of a 24/7 on call technician schedule
May provide guidance and assistance to apprentice/junior employees as required
Related tasks as identified by Supervisor
Qualifications and Skills
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required
Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience with diesel and/or natural gas engines, generators, and automatic transfer switches
Required:
Valid Driver's Licence
D.O.T. Physical (Company provided)
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
Journey-level mechanical and/org electrical knowledge
Perform mathematical calculations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Use computer/tablet/cell phone
Electrical trade or technical school certificate
Ability to read electrical wiring diagrams and schematics
Ability to use load bank equipment from various manufacturers
Attention to detail
EGSA Certification a plus
Excellent troubleshooting skills
Excellent customer skills
Good written and oral communication skills
Equipment/Tools Required:
Hand tools & power tools required to perform duties
Leather steel toe work shoes
Service vehicle (company provided)
Multimeter (Fluke 87 or equivalent)
Ammeter or amp clamp capable of 1000 Amps AC
Phase rotation meter
PPE and FR-rated clothing in compliance with NFPA70E (company provided)
Physical Requirements:
Lift 50lbs ~ 6x/hr
Lift/push/pull/roll (using carts and lifting aids) ~ 100-500lb loads
Climb in/out of service vehicle ~ 8x10x/day
Drive service vehicle with trailer attached (may be required to attach and detach trailer to hitch, including hook-up of quick connect for backup/brake lights)
Twist 180 degrees ~ 2x/hr
Bend to waist level ~ 5x/hr
Reach above head ~ 10x/hr
Kneel frequently
Climb ladders or stairs ~ 6x/day
Walk on uneven ground
Tolerate local area outdoor temperatures ranging from -20 degrees F to 105 degrees F and work primarily outdoors
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $18.00 to $30.00 /hour
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Overtime
Work Location: In person
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