Field Generator Technician - Power Rental & Service

Thompson Machinery; Idaho; On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tuition reimbursement

Tool purchase assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Thompson Machinery is seeking an Advance Energy Rental Generator Technician to maintain, repair, and prepare rental generators across Middle Tennessee and North Mississippi. You will operate equipment to identify service needs, monitor fluid levels, and ensure safe, reliable operation while serving customers at multiple sites.

Role requires independent field work, experience with generator systems, and strong electrical troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• Experience with generator systems and power generation equipment.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills and familiarity with generator controls.
• Professionalism, integrity, adaptability, and customer-service focus.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on generator systems.
• Conduct load bank testing and generator performance checks.
• Complete controller upgrades and electrical diagnostics.
• Replace components including alternators and related parts.
• Install, connect, and commission generators for rental or field use.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems and control wiring.
• Maintain equipment in a ready-to-rent state and organize inventory.

Skills

Generator experience

Electrical troubleshooting

Customer service

Driver's license

Remote/field travel

Tools

Test equipment

Multimeters

Job description

Thompson Machinery is seeking an Advance Energy Rental Generator Technician to maintain, repair, and prepare rental generators across Middle Tennessee and North Mississippi. You will operate equipment to identify service needs, monitor fluid levels, and ensure safe, reliable operation while serving customers at multiple sites.

Role requires independent field work, experience with generator systems, and strong electrical troubleshooting.