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Generator Field Service Technician
1865 Avenue B North North Charleston, SC 29405 United States of America
Job Description
As a Generator Field Service Technician, you will service, repair and maintain diesel and gas engine driven standby generators to help residential, commercial and industrial clients keep their power on.
We are hiring at all levels of skill & experience to include:
- Preventative maintenance: scheduled services for oil & filter changes, change spark plugs, check coolant and filters
- Inspections: visual inspections on mechanical and electrical systems
- Cleaning: oil, fuel and air filters, cooling system and outside of the unit
- Testing: Load bank, automatic transfer switch (ATS) and function testing
- Troubleshooting: alternators, wiring harness, switches, switchgear, battery systems, engine
- Diagnosis: failure analysis, battery systems using multimeter and other meter tools
- Commissioning & Start Ups: design review, testing, switchgear, program control panel and network
- Brands: Kohler, CAT, Cummins, Generac, Deere, Onan, MTU, Volvo, Mitsubishi, Detroit Diesel, Asco, Atlas Copco, etc. up to 2.5 meg
- Customer Service: communicate all information to customers in a way they understand the issues & resolutions
- Documentation: complete reports on the work you have completed
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Graduation from a Technical school is desired to include generators, diesel, power gen, electric power, relay or substation technology, etc.
- Some experience in repair or maintenance of generators preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Mechanical aptitude will work in lieu of technical school and generator experience
- Good communication and customer service skills
- 3+ years of driving experience
- Must have satisfactory driving record with the ability to obtain a DOT medical certification
- Ability to service clients after hours and on-call as needed
- Ability to read and interpret schematics, operating manuals and safety guidelines
- Ability to lift, push, pull, carry items up to 75 lbs. in weight
- Ability to work in demanding physical and inclement weather conditions