Generator Field Service Technician - San Antonio

Clifford Power Systems; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 31,684 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Education assistance

Job summary

Clifford Power Systems in San Antonio is seeking a Generator Field Service Technician. Ideal candidates are mechanically inclined, possess a High School Diploma, and have at least 2 years of experience with diesel or natural gas engines. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, maintenance, and customer service in varied weather conditions. Training is provided for individuals eager to learn about power generation equipment.

This role also offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with paid holidays and education assistance.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience with diesel and/or natural gas engines, generators, and automatic transfer switches.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Motivated to participate in training to increase generator knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service above and beyond expectations.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose engine and electrical repairs.
• Perform routine maintenance inspections and service repairs.
• Participate in the 24/7 on-call technician rotation.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Troubleshooting skills

Customer service skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Basic hand tools

Electrical meter

Job description

Job Details

Location: San Antonio, TX 78249
Salary: $23.00 - $38.00 per hour

We are looking for a Generator Field Service Technician in the San Antonio area. If you are mechanically inclined, a problem solver, and someone people go to when they need something fixed, this may be the gig for you. No experience in power generation is required; we offer training for someone with a good understanding of how things work. You will work with combustion engines—Diesel, Natural Gas, or Propane— and electrical systems including 120/240 V single‑phase, 277/480 V three‑phase, and 12 V–24 V DC controls. A laptop will be used to interface with controls software.

Day in the Life

Each day you’ll start by opening your tablet/laptop to review your schedule. After leaving the company‑supplied service truck, you will travel to your first job site. You may perform routine planned maintenance inspections, engine servicing (oil and filter changes), quoted service repairs, emergency trouble calls, or commissioning/start‑ups of newly installed generators. After completing each task, you will finalize paperwork electronically and sync updates via a mobile technician application. Travel to the office is only required for parts or supplies.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide customer service above and beyond the customer’s expectations
• Troubleshoot and diagnose engine and electrical repairs on power generation equipment (engine‑driven generators and automatic transfer switches)
• Perform work on power generation equipment located at customer sites, or occasional work at our local shop
• Use safe practices with operation of service truck
• Perform preventive maintenance on power generation equipment
• Perform start‑ups on new power generation equipment
• Perform warranty work on power generation equipment
• Process required paperwork and electronic submissions within deadlines
• Maintain parts inventory of service truck
• Participate in the rotating responsibility of a 24/7 on‑call technician rotation

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required.

Experience: 2 years of experience with diesel and/or natural gas engines, generators, and automatic transfer switches.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license
• Basic mechanical and electrical knowledge
• Motivated to participate in training to increase generator knowledge
• Common hand tools and electrical meter required to perform troubleshooting, repair and maintenance

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Self‑motivated
• Attention to detail
• Quick learner
• Good troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge of electrical systems
• Ability to read electrical wiring diagrams and schematics
• Excellent customer skills
• Basic computer skills
• Good written and oral communication skills

Physical Requirements

This position will involve working primarily outdoors, traveling to numerous customer locations with occasional work in the shop. Employees will encounter varying weather conditions and temperatures. The role requires frequent work around electricity and other potential hazards. Appropriate safety equipment and practices are required. The employee must possess the ability to lift 50 pounds.

Compensation & Benefits

Clifford Power Systems, Inc. provides a benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), paid vacation, paid holidays, and education assistance.

Clifford Power is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Male/Female/Disabled/Veteran