Technician B

Nixon Power Services; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Overtime opportunities

Full Benefits

Paid Time Off

401(k) matching

Kohler Power System certifications

Industry leading organization

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

Nixon Power Services in Johnson City, TN is seeking a Generator Technician to perform preventive maintenance on standby generator systems, troubleshoot gas and diesel engines, and install new generator units.

The role requires a hands-on approach, strong time-management and communication skills, and the ability to respond quickly to field emergencies. Competitive hourly pay with overtime, full benefits, paid time off, 401(k) matching, and opportunities for Kohler Power System certifications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical School Certificate or Military training, a plus.
• 1–5 years or more of generator experience required.
• Experience with Kohler Power Systems a plus.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
• Good communication skills both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on standby generator systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair gas and diesel engines.
• Repair and adjust transfer switches and perform major repairs on units.
• Install and test new generator units.
• Respond quickly to jobsites in case of emergency.
• Complete and submit work orders and reports in a timely manner.
• Prepare accurate quotes for repairs.
• Follow safety requirements, including proper use of PPE.

Skills

Generator experience

Kohler Power Systems

Time management

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical School Certificate

Military training

Tools

Kohler Power Systems

Job description

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Full Time Manual Labor Johnson City, TN, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1537

Salary Range: $32.00 To $34.00 Hourly

With 100 years of success, Nixon Power Services is the world’s largest distributor of Kohler Power generators. We operate in an environment where flexibility and a willingness to take on new responsibilities keeps things interesting! We value team members who are passionate, down to earth and have a “can do” attitude, and enjoy providing premium services to customers.

We’re looking for a Generator Technician to join our team! This role is essential to our business and requires a hands‑on approach that ensures high‑quality and timely service! You do what it takes to keep generators in top‑notch condition and help keep our business humming along smoothly for a world‑class customer experience.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive hourly rate + overtime opportunities.
• Full Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
• Paid Time Off.
• 401(k) matching.
• Opportunity to pursue Kohler Power System certifications.
• Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization.
• Team-oriented culture.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Perform preventative maintenance on standby generator systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair gas and diesel engines.
• Repair and adjust transfer switches and perform major repairs on units.
• Install and test new generator units.
• Respond quickly to jobsites in case of emergency.
• Complete and submit work orders and reports in a timely manner.
• Prepare accurate quotes for repairs.
• Follow safety requirements, including proper use of PPE.

What We’re Looking For:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical School Certificate or Military training, a plus.
• 1-5 years or more of generator experience required.
• Experience with Kohler Power Systems a plus.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
• Good communication skills both written and verbal.