GENERATOR/LIGHT TOWER MECHANIC

Peak Rentals; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid vacation days and holidays

401K with company match

Referral bonus with no cap

Paid training

Job summary

Peak Rentals is seeking a Generator Mechanic to repair and maintain generators and light towers, plus related systems. The role includes daily equipment assessment, routine maintenance such as fueling, oil and filter changes, and diagnosing faults to handle emergencies.

Workers are provided with a company truck and tools; the position requires on-site work with potential travel for off-site repairs. The team emphasizes safety and clear communication with management on maintenance status.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and be eligible to drive a company vehicle.
• Diagnose and repair trailer-mounted, diesel powered generators 25 KW to 400 KW and light towers.
• Experience working on trailers.
• Basic welding skills preferred.
• Ability to understand necessary safety procedures and precautions.
• Intermediate knowledge of computer/laptop.

Responsibilities

• Conduct periodic inspections.
• Schedule and oversight of major repairs.
• Complete required documentation.
• Excellent communication with management on status of repairs and/or maintenance.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment at all times.
• Function on-call to respond to emergency call-outs.

Skills

Generator maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Trailer repair experience

Welding skills

Safety procedures

Computer literacy

Travel ability

Tools

Battery and charging system test equipment

Hand tools

Power tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

GENERATOR/LIGHT TOWER MECHANIC

Posted Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Full Time / Part Time: Full Time

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Business Unit: Rentals

Reports to: Operations Manager

Travel Requirement: No

• Medical, dental, vision, coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans.
• Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays.
• Retirement and Savings (401K) Plan with Company match.
• Referral bonus with no cap on amount of referrals.
• Paid Training.

Job Description

Peak Rental’s Generator Mechanic is responsible for the repair and maintenance of generators and light towers, as well as forced air heaters. The mechanic will daily assess the equipment and perform routine maintenance like fueling and changing oil and filters. The mechanic should diagnose any fault and repair generator emergencies. Company work truck and tools are provided.

The essential job functions include, but are not limited to

• Conducting periodic inspections.
• Scheduling and oversight of major repairs.
• Completing required documentation.
• Excellent communication will be required; Open communication with management on status of repairs and/or maintenance.
• Ensuring a clean, safe work environment at all times.
• Function 'on-call' in order to respond to emergency call-outs.
• Troubleshoots and repairs alternating current electrical systems on generators, generator controls and engine related mechanical failures.
• Conducting periodic inspections.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance, oil and filter changes and inspections on all .
• Scheduling and oversight of major repairs.
• Completing required documentation.
• Excellent communication will be required; Open communication with management on status of repairs and/or maintenance.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• Must possess valid driver's license and be eligible to drive a company vehicle according to Peak's insurance guidelines.
• Must be able to diagnose and repair trailer mounted, diesel powered generators ranging from 25 KW to 400 KW as well as light towers.
• Experience working on trailers.
• Basic welding skills preferred.
• Ability to understand necessary safety procedures and precautions.
• Intermediate knowledge of computer/laptop.
• Knowledge of the oil and gas industry, preferred.
• Intermediate knowledge of hand tools/power tools.
• Ability to travel to off-site locations for repair.
• Must be able to use battery and charging system test equipment.

Compensation Information

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Physical Demands and Exposures

• Work is regularly performed in outside weather conditions, including rain and extreme cold and heat, near moving mechanical parts; exposure to high wind, ice, snow, wet and/or humid conditions, vibration, and dust is expected.
• Exposure to noise levels requiring the use of hearing protection.
• Prolonged sitting, standing, walking.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to individually lift: Maximum 50 lbs.

Peak Rentals is an equal opportunity employer. It is Peak's policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any protected class, status, characteristic, or activity. All employment decisions, including decisions regarding recruitment, selection, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, advancement, discipline, discharge, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment are made without regard to any lawfully protected class, status, characteristic, or activity.

Peak Rentals requires all employees whose jobs may involve environmental compliance to understand and comply with the U.S. Environmental Protections Agency's Clean Air Act that regulates air emissions from stationary and mobile sources. A copy of the Clean Air Act can be provided to you upon request from Human Resources.

Peak Rentals participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Peak is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Peak only uses E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.