Field Service Technician- Generator Division

ACF, Inc; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing Bonus

Job summary

ACF, Inc is seeking a Field Service Technician for the Generator Division in Florida. This role covers shop and field repairs, maintenance, and troubleshooting of diesel and gas generators including ATS, batteries, and load banks.

The technician will support Martin, Saint Lucie, Indian River, and Brevard Counties. A signing bonus may be offered based on skill level and certifications.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 5–7 years related experience or equivalent.
• Clean driving record per company policy.
• Experience with Generac, Caterpillar, Cummins, Kohler, Aksa, Blue Star, Taylor generators is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and electrical repairs of generators.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs after hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on generators.
• Read and interpret manuals, schematics, and work orders for maintenance or repair tasks.
• Use hand and power tools, meters, and material handling equipment.
• Drive company vehicle to job sites; overnight travel may be required.

Skills

Power generation knowledge

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Safety procedures

Reading schematics/manuals

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hand and power tools

Electrical meters

Job description

Field Service Technician- Generator Division

Generator Service Technicians are responsible for performingboth shop and/or field repairs, maintenance service andtroubleshooting of diesel and gas generators, including automatictransfer switches, batteries, and load banks. Thistechnician will support Martin, Saint Lucie, Indian River, andBrevard Counties.

*Hired candidates may be eligible for a Signing Bonus basedon 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 duringnormal working hours and after-hours, weekends, and holidays as directed
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance service and/or repairsof generators
• Read and interpret operational manuals, electrical schematics,universal generator literature, and work orders to perform requiredmaintenance and/or repairs
• Perform basic mathematical calculations
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters andmaterial handling equipment in performing duties
• Detect faulty operations, defective material and report them andany other unusual situations to the service manager in a timely manner
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly shopwork 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 loadbank using Company vehicle

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 loadbank using Company vehicle

Experience and Skills

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (includingphysical and work environment)

• Working knowledge of power generation systems and itscomponents, including knowledge of the mechanical operation,associated hazards, and proper usage of the equipment in order totroubleshoot and accurately diagnose malfunctions
• Proficient with generator and transfer switch controls
• Must be strong mechanically and electrically
• Ability to interpret schematics and operational manuals forpractical application on repair and maintenance tasks
• Working knowledge of fundamental mathematical operations
• Ability to take preventative safety measures to avoidelectrical shock, limit exposure to loud noises, and preventpersonal injury by using personal protective equipment, includingthe use of NFPA 70E protective equipment when applicable
• Skilled usage of mechanical tools utilized to repair andmaintain generators and their components
• Ability to perform duties in non-climate controlledenvironments such as outdoor weather conditions and non-weatherrelated wet, humid and/or extreme heat conditions
• Position requires extended periods of standing, extendedperiods of sitting while driving, as well as bending, pulling,pushing, reaching, kneeling, squatting and the use of hands tofinger, handle and feel
• Ability to lift and/or move heavy objects up to 100 lbs.throughout the work day

Minimum Job Qualifications (education, workexperience, licenses/certifications)

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