Generator Field Technician / Mechanic

Foley Equipment; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 39,950 - 89,544; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service Truck

Tool Reimbursement

Uniforms and Cleaning Services

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Matching

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Life / AD&D / Disability Insurance

Company Laptop for Troubleshooting and

Clearly Defined Path of Progression

Job summary

Foley Equipment in Kansas and NW Missouri seeks an EPG Field Technician to troubleshoot, service and repair power generation systems at customer sites. You will handle generator-related tasks, transfer switches, UPS and switchgear, ensuring excellent customer experience.

Position involves travel, overtime, and DOT inspections. CDL is preferred; offers include service truck, tool reimbursement, uniforms, 401(k) matching, and comprehensive medical coverage.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of power generator applications and repairs
• General knowledge of basic hand tools, air tools, precision measuring tools and instruments
• Must be able to read and comprehend specifications, service and parts literature, technical bulletins, schematics, line diagrams and other related publications.
• Class A CDL or Class B required or ability to obtain CDL

Responsibilities

• Perform repair and preventive maintenance on power generation assemblies, diagnose problems, and perform critical repairs.
• Must be willing to work overtime as required by fluctuating workloads and available for after-hours calls as needed
• Perform required DOT inspections to ensure service truck is in proper, safe working order
• Conduct generator pre-start and start-ups in accordance with the manufacturer checklist
• Use resistive load bank equipment for testing and repair of generators
• Travel is required for training and/or to assist at other locations.

Skills

Power generator knowledge

Tools & measuring instruments

Tools

Resistive load bank equipment

Job description

Foley Equipment is the authorized Caterpillar dealer in Kansas and NW Missouri.

EPG Field Technician

is primarily responsible for troubleshooting, servicing and repairing power generation related systems, generators, engines, transfer switches, UPS and switchgear systems. You will also handle fuel polishing and load bank testing systems as needed at the customer’s worksite to respond to provide an excellent customer experience.

Hourly Base Rate: $29.43 - $65.28 / hour

Benefits

• Service Truck
• Tool Reimbursement
• Work Boot Reimbursement
• Prescription Safety Glasses Reimbursement
• Uniforms and Cleaning Services
• Paid Annual Training
• Long-term Incentive Program
• 401(k) with Matching
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Dependent Care Account
• HSA / FSA Options
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Life / AD&D / Short-Term Disability / Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Laptop for Troubleshooting and Ordering Parts
• Clearly Defined Path of Progression for Technical Advancement

Job Duties

• Perform all levels of repair and preventative maintenance on power generation assemblies, diagnose and troubleshoot problems, make recommendations for repairs and performing all critical repairs and adjustment
• Must be willing to work overtime as required by fluctuating workloads and available for after-hours calls as needed
• Perform required DOT inspections to ensure service truck is in proper, safe working order
• Conduct generator pre-start and start-ups in accordance with the manufacturer checklist
• Use resistive load bank equipment for testing and repair of generators
• Travel is required for training and/or to assist at other locations.

Physical & Working Requirements

• This role involves hands-on mechanical work in a shop environment. The employee must be able to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation. These functions may include:
• Safely and repeatedly lifting components weighing up to 115 pounds without assistance
• Safely lifting, carrying, and lowering components weighing up to 65 pounds without assistance
• Frequent pushing, pulling, and carrying of heavy materials
• Climbing on and off equipment and working at varying heights
• Standing, bending, and working in physically demanding positions for extended periods
• Safely operating tools and equipment

Our Ideal Candidate

• Knowledge of power generator applications and repairs
• General knowledge of basic hand tools, air tools, precision measuring tools and instruments
• Must be able to read and comprehend specifications, service and parts literature, technical bulletins, schematics, line diagrams and other related publications.
• Class A CDL or Class B required or ability to obtain CDL

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience working within the diesel mechanics industry (specifically with power generation equipment)
• Stable work history
• Class A CDL or Class B CDL
• Ability to foster positive relationships internally and externally

About Foley Equipment

Foley Industries - Foley Equipment, Foley Power Solutions, Foley Rental and SITECH Central - enters its ninth decade of empowering progress for customers in Kansas and Western Missouri. Foley's 1,000+ employees strive every day to safely deliver excellence in service, parts, rental and sales across a broad line of Caterpillar and allied construction equipment, power generation, as well as SITECH construction technology solutions. For more information, please visit www.FoleyEq.com

Foley Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Race/Gender/Veteran/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity). To request a reasonable accommodation or assistance in completing the application, call 316-943-4211 or email [e-mail].

• At this time, Foley does not participate in any Visa sponsorship programs.