Field Service Technician- Generator Division

ACF Industrial Energy; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing Bonus

Job summary

A generator service company in Fort Myers, Florida, is seeking Service Technicians responsible for repairs, maintenance, and troubleshooting of diesel and gas generators. Candidates should have extensive experience with power generation systems and mechanical skills. The role requires working in varying conditions and lifting heavy objects. A high school diploma and a clean motor vehicle record are necessary, with a preference for candidates experienced with major generator brands. Competitive compensation and potential signing bonuses are offered.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of related work experience or training.
• Ability to lift/move up to 100 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform both shop and field repairs on generators.
• Maintain safety regulations in work areas.
• Drive company vehicles to job sites.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Power generation knowledge

Mathematical calculations

Safety precautions

Tool usage

Education

High School or equivalent (GED)

Job description

Job Description

Service Technicians are responsible for performing both shop and/or field repairs, maintenance service and troubleshooting of diesel and gas generators, including automatic transfer switches, batteries, and load banks.

• Hired candidates may be eligible for a Signing Bonus based on skill level and certifications.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform technical skills including but not limited to mechanical, electrical, troubleshooting and repair of generators.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of generators both during normal working hours and after-hours, weekends, and holidays as directed.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance service and/or repairs of generators.
• Read and interpret operational manuals, electrical schematics, universal generator literature, and work orders to perform required maintenance and/or repairs.
• Perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Detect faulty operations, defective material and report them and any other unusual situations to the service manager in a timely manner.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly shop work areas, company vehicles, and job site work areas.
• Drive company vehicle to and from job sites throughout the day. Overnight travel by land and/or air may be required on occasion.

Additional Job Functions

• May perform work requiring the use of welding tools, winch, pulley, hoist and/or pallet jack.
• May be required to tow a trailer, portable generator, or load bank using Company vehicle.

Experience And Skills

• Working knowledge of power generation systems and its components, including knowledge of the mechanical operation, associated hazards, and proper usage of the equipment.
• Ability to interpret schematics and operational manuals for practical application on repair and maintenance tasks.
• Working knowledge of fundamental mathematical operations.
• Ability to take preventative safety measures to avoid electrical shock, limit exposure to loud noises, and prevent personal injury by using personal protective equipment, including the use of NFPA 70E protective equipment when applicable.
• Skilled usage of mechanical tools utilized to repair and maintain generators and their components.
• Ability to perform duties in non-climate controlled environments such as outdoor weather conditions and non-weather related wet, humid and/or extreme heat conditions.
• Position requires extended periods of standing, extended periods of sitting while driving, as well as bending, pulling, pushing, reaching, kneeling, squatting and the use of hands to finger, handle and feel.
• Ability to lift and/or move heavy objects up to 100 lbs during the work day.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent (GED).
• 5 to 7 years of related work experience or training or equivalent combination of both education and experience.
• Motor Vehicle Record must be in good standing and comply with Company policy.
• Experience on Generac, Caterpillar, Cummins, Kohler, Aksa, Blue Star, Taylor generators are a plus.