Generator Technician

Position: Generator Technician

Pay: $23/hour - $38/hour W/ OT

Shift: 1st, with OT and occasional weekends (take home company vehicle provided)

Location: Columbus, GA

*Must pass a Department of Transportation physical examination*

Responsibilities:

• Perform maintenance and repairs on generators and parallel systems ranging from 5-5000 kW.
• Troubleshoot and repair Automatic Transfer Switches, including bypass isolation and closed transition types.
• Conduct preventative maintenance services, such as oil and filter changes.
• Troubleshoot AC and DC circuits and replace necessary components.
• Perform warranty work according to manufacturer’s guidelines.
• Handle start-up and commissioning of new generators and generator systems.
• Diagnose and repair diesel or gaseous engines, including ignition components, injection systems, and valve adjustments.
• Conduct load bank testing to ensure generators meet operating conditions and code requirements.
• Assist other technicians with large or complex jobs.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills for providing verbal and written job status reports, repair recommendations, and equipment/supply needs.
• Must be willing to drive long distances and stay overnight in hotels 1-3 nights per week.
• Company covers hotel costs and provides a meal allowance.
• Work from home, ensuring proper vehicle maintenance, maintaining parts inventory, and securing company property, including cell phone, laptop, and tools.
• Handle difficult or emotional customer situations promptly and professionally, seeking feedback to improve service.
• Effective problem-solving skills in emergencies or with limited resources.
• Lift and carry objects up to 75 lbs.
• Move about on hands and knees or feet to enter confined spaces.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma required; Associate degree in an electrical or mechanical field preferred.
• Generac Power Systems certification preferred.
• Experience as a US Air Force Electrical Power Production Specialist, US Navy Electrician’s Mate, or Generator/UPS field service technician is advantageous.

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