Generator Technician – Field Service & Diagnostics

Taylor Machine Works; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription

Dental

Vision

Vacation

10 Holidays

401K

Life Insurance

Job summary

Taylor Sudden Service, a subsidiary of the Taylor Group, is seeking a full-time field service technician in Jacksonville, FL. The role involves diagnosing and repairing diesel/gas engines, performing generator maintenance, and coordinating service calls with the Service Manager.

You will work on customer sites, handle parts logistics, and contribute to high-quality service delivery. The position requires a valid license, own tools, and strong customer service skills.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Must know how to use a multimeter.
• Must have own tools.
• Must have good computer skills.

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.

Skills

Problem solving

People skills

Professional attitude

Customer service mindset

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Multimeter

Own tools

Wiring diagrams

Diesel engines

Job description

Taylor Sudden Service, a subsidiary of the Taylor Group, is seeking a full-time field service technician in Jacksonville, FL. The role involves diagnosing and repairing diesel/gas engines, performing generator maintenance, and coordinating service calls with the Service Manager.

You will work on customer sites, handle parts logistics, and contribute to high-quality service delivery. The position requires a valid license, own tools, and strong customer service skills.