Generator Technician B DOT

SUDDEN SERVICE INC; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Vacation

10 Holidays

401K

Job summary

Sudden Service, INC (SSI) in Odessa, TX is seeking a Field Service Technician to service and repair diesel and gas engines at customer sites. You will diagnose issues, perform preventative maintenance, and coordinate with the Service Manager for travel plans and parts provisioning.

Candidates must have a High School diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and be able to obtain DOT certification. Strong problem solving, electrical knowledge, and willingness to be on-call are key assets.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.
• Must be DOT certifiable (21+).
• Experience with diesel and/or gas engines including servicing and repairing.
• Some electrical knowledge and ability to read diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Consult with Service Manager to plan effective work and travel.
• Provide tools and parts and arrange for on-site repair at customer locations.
• Report job details, mileage, and time for proper billing and records.
• Perform preventative maintenance on generator sets, including fluids and filters.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Multimeter use

Tools owned

Computer skills

People skills

Professional attitude

On-call availability

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Power generation

Electrical knowledge

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: SSI-Odessa - Odessa, TX 79766Position Type: Full Time

Taylor Sudden Service provides exclusive worldwide distribution of genuine Taylor OEM parts and forklift service for equipment designed, manufactured, and marketed by Taylor Machine Works, Inc. Backed by a network of parts and service centers, nationwide dealer support organizations, and factory-trained service technicians, SSI is committed to providing the best parts and service support in the industry. We offer training schools for our service technicians on a regular basis, ensuring the best possible service to Taylor Machine Works’ customers. Sudden Service, INC (SSI) is a subsidiary of the Taylor Group of Companies, a third-generation family-owned business based in Louisville, MS since 1927.

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.
• Provides tools and parts and arranges for facilities to perform repair work (usually on customer premises).
• 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 the company image by maintaining a neat, personal appearance and by keeping the service truck in a clean, polished, and orderly condition. 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.

QualificationsRequired Skills/Abilities:

• Good technical problem solving and trouble shooting skills.
• Know how to use a multimeter.
• Must have own tools.
• Good computer skills.
• Work well with others and possess good people skills.
• Have a professional attitude, and be able to work with customers on a one on one basis.
• Job requires stooping, bending, climbing, and capability of lifting up to 50 pounds.
• 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 Equivalent
• Must have valid driver’s license and good driving record to be insurable by corporate insurance carrier.
• Must be DOT certifiable. (Must be 21 years of age to be DOT certified).
• 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
• Power Generation experience preferred.

Benefits:

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