Power Generation Field Technician — On‑Site & On‑Call

Istate Truck, Inc.; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Service vehicle provided

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Interstate Power Systems is seeking a Power Generation Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair diesel and natural gas generators and related systems. You’ll work on diverse projects to keep customer power systems reliable and safe.

You’ll diagnose electrical, mechanical, and electronic issues, perform load bank tests, and collaborate with teams to deliver excellent service on-site in Sioux Falls, SD. Strong safety focus required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical/vocational training preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as Power Generation Technician or in related field.
• Strong knowledge of diesel and natural gas engines, electrical systems, and control panels.
• Familiarity with Cummins, Caterpillar, Kohler brands or similar.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs on power generation equipment (generators, engines, control systems).
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and electronic issues in generator systems.
• Conduct load bank testing, system upgrades, and installations as needed.
• Ensure safety standards and company protocols are followed.
• Document service activities with detailed reports on maintenance, repairs, and parts used.
• Communicate with clients to ensure exceptional service delivery.
• Respond to emergency service calls and provide on-call support.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Willingness to travel

On-call availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical/vocational training in power generation/electrical/mechanical systems

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Multimeters

Testing equipment

Job description

Interstate Power Systems is seeking a Power Generation Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair diesel and natural gas generators and related systems. You’ll work on diverse projects to keep customer power systems reliable and safe.

You’ll diagnose electrical, mechanical, and electronic issues, perform load bank tests, and collaborate with teams to deliver excellent service on-site in Sioux Falls, SD. Strong safety focus required.