Field Generator Technician

Socket.dev; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

SKT, Inc. seeks a Field Generator Technician to install, maintain and repair standby power equipment and wiring for tower systems up to 500 feet. You will perform scheduled maintenance and troubleshooting on diesel/propane generators from Generac, Kohler, Kubota, Cummins, CAT, and others.

The role spans field service with some warehouse duties. Read schematics, pre-order parts, and follow OSHA safety standards. Valid DOT medical screening and background checks required; CDL preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; trade school preferred.
• Two years of generator technician experience.
• Ability to diagnose engine issues and inspect parts for wear.
• Must pass pre-employment DOT medical screening and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair standby power equipment and wiring on job sites.
• Read schematics, blueprints, and technical diagrams to guide work.
• Pre-order parts and maintain inventory for repairs.
• Plan methods and sequence of repairs assigned.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems using test equipment and hand tools.
• Promote and adhere to the safety program.
• Update timecards daily and sign weekly.
• Collaborate as a key crew member for project success.
• Load and transport materials to job sites; secure for safety.
• Operate company vehicles safely and in compliance with laws.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Generator diagnostics

Blueprints & schematics

Safety compliance

Teamwork/communication

Education

High school diploma/GED

Trade school or college degree preferred

Tools

Test equipment

Hand & power tools

Lifting/rigging equipment

Oscilloscope

Job description

The Field Generator Technician will install, maintain, and repair stand-by power equipment (field generators) and associated electrical wiring and equipment, supporting SKSG on Tower Systems Sustainment and Tower Upgrade/Deployment activities up to 500' in height. The technician will be responsible for scheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of stand-by power equipment (diesel/propane generators, including Generac, Kohler, Kubota, Cummins, CAT, etc.).

The work spans field services with occasional assignments to the warehouse and other duties. A sample of those duties includes but is not limited to:

• Assemble, install, test, diagnose, repair, and maintain stand-by power equipment using hand and power tools.
• Ability to work from schematics, blueprints, drawings, technical diagrams and bulletins.
• Pre-order parts and materials required to perform assigned repairs and maintain inventory.
• Plan methods and sequence of performing repairs assigned.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components of the stand-by power system, using test equipment and hand tools to identify the cause and to correct the problem.
• Promote, execute and adhere to the company's safety program.
• Perform timecard updates daily and sign timecards weekly to support reporting and payroll activities.
• Participate as a vital crew member and contribute towards the success of the project and the organization.
• Load material or equipment for transport from the shop to the job site and secure as appropriate to prevent damage or safety risks.
• Transport materials and equipment to and from job sites.
• Operate all company vehicles in accordance with local laws/regulations in a safe and courteous manner at all times.

Education

• High school diploma/GED (College degree or trade school preferred).

Experience

• Two (2) years of generator technician experience.
• Must have basic knowledge of electricity and the ability to diagnose engine issues and examine serviceable parts for defects and excessive wear.
• The technician will ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes and OSHA safety standards.
• This position requires working in all weather conditions, day or night, working inside buildings under construction, renovation facilities or outdoors on power, tower, broadcast, surveillance, and telecommunications systems.
• Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment, DOT medical screening, post-offer background check, and drug screening.

Licenses/ Certification/ Registration

• Current and clean driver's license required (Commercial driver's license preferred).
• Proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Must be able to obtain DOT Medical Card, if no CDL, due to gross weight on vehicles (CDL is preferred).
• Must be able to complete and maintain OSHA-10, authorized tower climbing and rescue, CPR, AED, R.F., basic principles of rigging, and First Aid certifications within 180 days of hire.
• By end of first year, must have completed manlift/forklift operator's license/certification and competent tower climbing and rescue.

SKT, Inc. is anEEO/Veteran/Disabled employer. For a general description of benefits, please visit: https://www.sktcorp.com/career-center/