Generator Technician III

Connect Staffing; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct Hire

$30-$45/hour

Sign-On Bonus

Performance Bonuses

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) Company Match

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Connect Staffing seeks a Senior Generator Technician III to lead diagnostics, repairs, testing, and mentoring activities for commercial diesel and natural gas generators in Houston. The role emphasizes expert troubleshooting and hands-on leadership in both shop and field environments.

You will mentor junior technicians, read wiring diagrams, perform load bank testing, and contribute to generator commissioning and documentation. This is a full-time on-site position with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial generator experience and diagnostic proficiency.
• Expert troubleshooting skills for generator systems and controls.
• Ability to mentor junior technicians in field and shop settings.
• Experience with major OEM engines (Caterpillar, Cummins, Kohler, MTU, Detroit Diesel).

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting tasks.
• Direct complex generator repairs and load bank testing.
• Perform generator commissioning and field servicing.
• Read wiring diagrams and schematics for installations.
• Document service activities and mentor Technicians I & II.

Skills

5+ years generator experience

Expert troubleshooting

Mentor technicians

Read wiring diagrams

Generator controls

Diesel & natural gas engines

Load bank testing

AC/DC electrical systems

Tools

Caterpillar

Cummins

Kohler

MTU

Detroit Diesel

Job description

We are hiring a Senior Generator Technician III to lead complex diagnostics, repairs, testing, and mentoring activities for commercial diesel and natural gas generators.

This role is ideal for an expert technician who enjoys solving challenging technical issues while mentoring junior technicians.

Responsibilities

• Advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting
• Lead complex repairs
• Load bank testing
• Generator commissioning
• Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting
• Mentor Generator Technicians I & II
• Read wiring diagrams and schematics
• Complete service documentation
• Work in shop and field environments

Qualifications

• 5+ years commercial generator experience
• Expert troubleshooting skills
• Generator controls
• Diesel and natural gas engines
• Load bank testing
• AC/DC electrical systems
• Ability to mentor technicians
• Experience with Caterpillar, Cummins, Kohler, MTU, Detroit Diesel or similar equipment

Benefits

• Direct Hire
• $30-$45/hour
• Sign-On Bonus
• Performance Bonuses
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401(k) Company Match
• Advancement Opportunities

Job Type: Full-time