Traveling Generator Technician

The Contractor Consultants

Orlando (FL)

On-site

USD 48,216 - 61,992

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Company vehicle and gas card

Job summary

The Contractor Consultants is seeking an experienced Traveling Generator Technician to manage complex power generation diagnostics and repairs. This role offers complete field autonomy while troubleshooting critical industrial assets, impacting grid resilience.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years in the field, exceptional troubleshooting skills, a valid driver’s license, and physical capabilities for demanding tasks. Competitive hourly pay of $35.00 to $45.00+ based on experience, benefits included.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in industrial generator service.
  • Master-level mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities.
  • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

  • Perform advanced electrical diagnostics on industrial engines.
  • Conduct load bank testing and power factor calculations.
  • Mentor junior technicians and manage complex repairs.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting
Mechanical diagnostics
Load bank testing
Leadership and mentoring

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Kohler generators
Generac generators
Cummins/Onan generators

Job description

Traveling Generator Technician (A-Level) – Direct Heavy Industrial Power Generation Diagnostics and Critical Fleet Infrastructure Repairs
Job Overview
  • Company: Managed Generator Services LLC.
  • Salary/Pay Rate: $35.00 to $45.00+ per hour (Based on experience plus Per Diem and Relocation Assistance).
  • Location: South Florida
  • Job/Employment Type: Full-Time.
  • Schedule: Full-Time, 4-Day Work Week (With emergency after-hours rotation).
  • Project Scope: High-Capacity Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Generator Systems ($\\le 2000 ext{ kW}$).
  • Mandatory Licences & Certifications: Valid Driver's License.
The Opportunity

You will step into a premier field leadership role as a master-level technical expert, managing complex electrical diagnostics and load bank testing parameters for large-scale backup power networks. This position grants you complete field autonomy to troubleshoot mission‑critical industrial assets exceeding $2000 ext{ kW} without corporate micromanagement. You will directly protect local grid infrastructure resilience while leading high‑value emergency response operations across the Carolinas.

How You Will Make An Impact
  • Perform advanced electrical and mechanical diagnostics on industrial engines, power distribution arrays, and digital logic controllers.
  • Conduct complex load bank testing profiles, power factor calculations, and comprehensive new system commissioning sequences.
  • Execute high‑level preventive and corrective maintenance overhauls on heavy standby power generators.
  • Mobilize rapidly for emergency field repairs, isolating critical systems failures during volatile after‑hours outages.
  • Direct large‑scale industrial equipment installations, structural engine rebuilds, and power generation asset retrofits.
  • Catalog precise, code‑compliant field diagnostic documentation, part requests, and service logs within corporate software.
  • Mentor junior field technicians, translating master‑level trade methodologies to cultivate an elite regional service unit.
Required Qualifications & Experience
  • Minimum of 5 years of verified, hands‑on field experience specializing in industrial generator service and maintenance.
  • Master-level mechanical and electrical troubleshooting capabilities spanning industrial engine logic and transfer switches.
  • Solid technical proficiency servicing enterprise power platforms including Kohler, Generac, and Cummins/Onan infrastructure.
  • Active and valid driver's license backed by a clean personal driving record required to manage regional field dispatch loops.
  • Physical capacity to lift 50+ lbs regularly and navigate active industrial plant settings under varying climate conditions.
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
  • Active Electrical Generating Systems Association (EGSA) Technician Certification or specialized OEM factory training credentials.
  • Non‑expired EPA Section 608 Universal Certification necessary for managing specialized industrial engine cooling networks.
  • Extensive experience operating high-capacity load bank equipment and reading complex dual‑voltage schematic designs.
Compensation & Benefits
  • Premium hourly base pay ranging from $35.00 to $45.00+ scaled directly to heavy power generation trade mastery.
  • Comprehensive relocation assistance packages designed to facilitate a seamless transition.
  • Robust travel per diem allocations covering all personal meals, regional lodging, and incidental field operational costs.
  • Elite schedule structure featuring a compressed 4‑day work week to maximize personal rest and work‑life balance.
  • Full health protection architecture including premium medical, dental, vision, life, and short/long‑term disability insurance.
  • Generous paid leave benefits encompassing accrued vacation allotments, personal sick time, and recognized national holidays.
  • Provided company service vehicle, commercial gas card privileges, specialized field tools, and professional uniforms.
  • Enterprise technology package including a high‑speed smartphone or digital tablet for real‑time field documentation.
  • Fully funded manufacturer training courses, technical masterclasses, and a corporate referral recruitment bonus program.
About Us

Managed Generator Services LLC (MGS) is an elite, rapidly expanding power generation service provider delivering uncompromised proactive maintenance and responsive emergency repairs. We reject the layers of corporate red tape, choosing instead to build an agile, results‑driven workplace centered on absolute individual ownership and field execution. Our leadership actively invests in our trade professionals, providing top‑tier machinery and real advancement opportunities.

Managed Generator Services LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job‑related factors.

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