Generator Technician B

The Taylor Group Inc; Saraland (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription

Dental

Vision

Vacation

10 Holidays

401K

Life Insurance

Job summary

The Taylor Group Inc in Saraland, AL is seeking a Diesel Generator Technician to service and repair diesel and gas engines, inspect equipment, and perform preventive maintenance on customer sites. You will work with service managers to plan travel, diagnose issues, and ensure safe, reliable operation of gensets.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with electrical systems, uses tools including a multimeter, holds a valid driver's license, and is willing to stay overnight and be on-call as

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience with diesel and/or gas engines including servicing and repair.
• Electrical experience and knowledge of wiring diagrams helpful.

Responsibilities

• Consults with Service Manager to plan work and travel schedules to prioritise customer needs.
• Diagnoses malfunctions; repairs and/or replaces worn parts; installs new assemblies; tests equipment.
• Provides tools and parts and coordinates for on-site repair work at customer premises.
• Inspects, operates, and tests machines on delivery, during maintenance, and after repairs.
• Keeps records of service events and charges accurately.

Skills

Diesel engines

Electrical knowledge

Multimeter

Own tools

Computer skills

Customer service

Driver's license

Overnight travel

On-call readiness

Team coordination

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Multimeter tools

Power generation equipment

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: SSI-Mobile - Saraland, AL 36571, Position Type: Full Time

Duties/Responsibilities

• Consults with Service Manager to plan effective work and travel schedule, giving priority to customer need, considering location of machine and availability of parts.
• Diagnoses malfunctions; repairs and/or replaces worn and defective parts; installs new assemblies, adjusts devices and controls - to correct malfunctions and to keep machines in operating condition.
• Provides tools and parts and arranges for facilities to perform repair work (usually on customer premises).
• Inspects, operates, and tests machine upon initial delivery, at specified inspection intervals, and upon completion of any repair work to ensure proper functioning of equipment and its components.
• Reports to Service Manager such information as name of customer, description of machine, nature of malfunction, the time involved in working, driving, and waiting, mileage, etc. so that proper accounts can be charged, and proper billing can be made.
• Performs preventative maintenance service to generator sets to include changing engine fluids and filters, inspecting the gensets AC and DC systems, belts, hoses, exhaust systems, and other components. Responsible for load bank testing and testing automatic transfer switches. Responsible for filing the proper paperwork and checklist pertaining to each inspection.
• Strives to increase technical skills through attendance at company-sponsored vocational schools, annual training meetings of departmental personnel and reading of technical literature.
• Promotes and enhances company image by maintaining a neat, personal appearance and by keeping the service truck in a clean, polished, and orderly condition.
• Experienced or advanced servicemen are expected to serve as troubleshooters on recurring or unusual problems, conferring with Engineering, Manufacturing, and other service personnel to resolve.
• Experienced servicemen will be expected to train new servicemen or to supervise a team of servicemen in the assembling or servicing of large units or in a joint effort on large repair jobs.
• Must complete work orders and any job-related paperwork (i.e. JSA, inspection reports, cc receipts, etc) in a timely manner.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Required Skills/Abilities

• Job requires stooping, bending, climbing, and capability of lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Technical problem solving and trouble shooting skills.
• Must know how to use a multimeter.
• Must have own tools.
• Must have good computer skills.
• Work well with others and possess good people skills.
• Must have a professional attitude and be able to work with customers on a one-on-one basis.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record to be insurable by corporate insurance carrier. Must be able to obtain at least a Class D Drivers License.
• Required on occasion to stay overnight at out of town locations.
• Required to be on call rotation 24/7 at times.

Education and Experience

• High School graduate or GED.
• Must have experience with diesel and/or gas engines including servicing and repairing.
• Have some Electrical experience and general knowledge of wiring including reading Diagrams, installation and repair of electrical components and circuits. AC and DC
• Experience with Power Generation would be a plus.

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Vacation
• 10 Holidays
• 401K
• Life Insurance