Technical Support Representative

Generac; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac is hiring a Technical Support Representative III in Waukesha, Wisconsin, to provide expert technical support to their authorized dealer network. The role involves troubleshooting complex issues, mentoring less experienced representatives, and ensuring effective communication with dealer technicians. Candidates should possess an Associate's Degree or equivalent technical experience, alongside at least 3 years of related experience. Generac offers a dynamic environment where strong customer service and technical skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 3 years related technical experience required.
• Strong understanding of inverter and solar+battery function.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to dealer network.
• Answer inbound calls and respond to emails from Dealer Technicians.
• Perform on-site troubleshooting and repairs as required.
• Document customer issues and solve routine to complex problems.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Troubleshooting Skills

Mechanical Knowledge

Electrical Theory

Problem Solving

Education

Associates Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Technical Support Representative III

The Technical Support Representative III is responsible for providing technical support to our authorized dealer network including fielding and resolving technical service issues, providing troubleshooting support, and authorizing warranty repairs (including sending parts) under limited supervision and minimal guidance from Supervisor. Assist customers (external and internal) in a variety of questions, requests, and issues. Effectively research, document, track and monitor customers' requests and issues to ensure timely resolution.

Major Responsibilities

• Answer inbound calls and respond to emails from Dealer Technicians and answer standard to complex questions over the phone, email or in person
• Provide accurate, timely, and descriptive notes during calls
• Solve a range of routine to complex problems
• Document unknown problems
• Troubleshoot with the dealer technician to resolve increasingly complex issues with the product in the field
• Gather and prepare documentation regarding product failure and make recommendations
• Perform on-site troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair as required
• Track and analyze product failure trends
• Instruct new dealer technicians how to navigate Generac's warranty systems and submit claims electronically. Makes decisions on warranty concessions.
• Mentor less experienced technical service representatives
• Serve as technical expert for team and escalated calls
• Advocate for product or document changes

Minimum Job Requirements

Education: Associates Degree or equivalent experience in relevant technical field. 3 years related technical experience.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Strong understanding of basic mechanical and electrical (AC/DC) theory
• Excellent Customer Service skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in a professional and technical manner
• Active listening skills
• Deep understanding and knowledge of inverter and solar+battery function
• Ability to remain calm in high- stress situations
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft office suit
• Leadership and team competencies
• Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts, regardless of varying degrees of customers' technical experience
• Ability to work independently and make decisions in the best interest of the customer and the company
• Advanced trouble shooting skills with emphasis on creative problem solving
• Advanced knowledge of system integration and device programming