Portable Power Repair Tech

Stephenson's Rental Services; Oakville; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stephenson’s Rental Services is seeking a Portable Power Repair Technician to inspect, diagnose and repair portable power equipment and generators on-site, ensuring rental readiness and safety compliance.

You will guide service technicians, contribute to equipment retirement decisions and uphold rigorous safety and quality standards while providing clear product knowledge to customers.

Qualifications

• 3 years of generator repair or related experience.
• G Class (ON)/Class 5 (AB) driver’s license and current clean driver’s abstract.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs regularly.
• Heavy equipment trades certification is an asset.
• EGSA certification is an asset.
• Small engine repair experience is an asset.
• Must possess a mechanical aptitude and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience with Health and Safety training is an asset (i.e. WHMIS).
• Action-oriented with attention to detail and a focus on quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair portable power equipment as it relates to various diesel and electrical equipment, including diesel, gas and LP generators.
• Ensure all equipment is rental-ready and meets set quality and safety standards.
• Follow the appropriate checklists and procedures and can read and refer to owner’s manuals and schematics.
• Operate and test equipment under actual operating conditions, where possible.
• Diagnose and provide guidance to Service Technicians on the appropriate service/repairs required.
• Assist in making decisions related to equipment retirement.
• Possess excellent product knowledge and can effectively transfer this knowledge to customers.
• Ensure every customer is treated in the same fair and consistent manner and resolving issues as they arise.
• Follow all paperwork and computer procedures related to servicing of equipment.
• Maintain all inventory control documents to preserve the integrity of the Rental Management computer system.

Skills

Generator repair

Mechanical aptitude

Health & Safety training

Education

Heavy equipment trades certification

EGSA certification

Small engine repair experience

Job description

How you’ll contribute

The Portable Power Repair Technician is all about producing a strong and reliable fleet to help our customers stay powered and get the job done right. With safety at the forefront, we inspect, test, and diagnose generators and electrical equipment and repair on site to keep our customers’ jobs moving. Responsibilities include:

• Diagnose and repair portable power equipment as it relates to various diesel and electrical equipment, including diesel, gas and LP generators.
• Ensure all equipment is rental-ready and meets set quality and safety standards.
• Follow the appropriate checklists and procedures and can read and refer to owner’s manuals and schematics.
• Operate and test equipment under actual operating conditions, where possible.
• Diagnose and provide guidance to Service Technicians on the appropriate service/repairs required.
• Assist in making decisions related to equipment retirement.
• Possess excellent product knowledge and can effectively transfer this knowledge to customers. This includes but is not limited to explaining features and benefits, safe operating techniques and promoting related accessories/products.
• Ensure every customer is treated in the same fair and consistent manner and resolving issues as they arise.
• Follow all paperwork and computer procedures related to servicing of equipment.
• Maintain all inventory control documents to preserve the integrity of the Rental Management computer system.

Health and Safety will always be the number one priority at Stephenson’s so every employee has the shared responsibility of keeping themselves and all others safe by following the Safety Commitments, PPE requirements and all SOPs and Policies as laid out by Stephenson’s and governing laws. Every Stephenson’s employee has a duty to report any unsafe working conditions and ensuring that they and their co-workers at all levels of work are wearing their PPE and following our SOPs and policies.

What you bring to the table

• 3 years of generator repair or related experience.
• G Class (ON)/Class 5 (AB) Provincial Driver’s License and current clean driver’s abstract.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs on a regular basis.
• Heavy equipment trades certification is an asset
• EGSA certification is an asset
• Small engine repair experience is an asset
• Must possess a mechanical aptitude and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience with Health and Safety training is an asset (i.e. WHMIS, etc.).
• Action-oriented with attention to detail and a focus on quality and safety.