Generator Technician

Job Description

Job Description

PCE Generator Technician

Location: Romeoville, IL

Company: Buckeye Power Sales

Division: Power & Construction Equipment (PCE)

About Buckeye Power Sales

Buckeye Power Sales is a family-owned company serving customers throughout the Midwest with power generation, construction equipment, and equipment rental solutions. BPS provides a hands-on environment where technicians can build their skills through training, experience, and opportunities for advancement.

Role Summary

Buckeye Power Sales is seeking an experienced Generator Technician to support its Power & Construction Equipment rental operation in the Chicago market. This position focuses on mobile rental generators and temporary power, including equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, deployment, setup, teardown, and cabling.

This is a hands-on position for a technician who can work independently, adapt to changing priorities, and keep rental power equipment ready for customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mobile rental generators.
• Prepare generators and related equipment for customer rentals and deployment.
• Perform generator setups and teardowns at customer and jobsite locations.
• Run and connect temporary-power cabling and related equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, engine, and control-system issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on rental generator equipment.
• Respond to changing customer needs and equipment requirements.
• Perform both field and shop-based service work.
• Inspect returned rental equipment and identify required repairs.
• Maintain accurate service and equipment documentation.
• Work independently and take ownership of assigned service calls and projects.
• Follow company safety procedures while servicing and deploying equipment.

Required Qualifications

• At least 1 year of generator or directly related power-generation experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting ability.
• Experience servicing generators, engines, electrical equipment, or related systems.
• Ability to work independently with limited direct supervision.
• Self-motivated with strong initiative and willingness to learn.
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving rental and field-service environment.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet company driving requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Generator rental or temporary-power experience.
• Experience with United Rentals, Sunbelt Rentals, Herc Rentals, or a similar rental operation.
• Diesel generator experience.
• Temporary-power cabling or distribution experience.
• Experience with generator controls and related electrical systems.
• Experience with Cummins, Generac, Rehlko/Kohler, Caterpillar/CAT, or similar generator equipment.

What Success Looks Like

• Keeps rental generator equipment maintained and ready for deployment.
• Completes setups and teardowns safely and efficiently.
• Troubleshoots generator issues independently.
• Responds effectively to changing customer and operational needs.
• Maintains high equipment uptime and strong safety standards.

Why Join Buckeye Power Sales

• Competitive hourly compensation with overtime opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Technical training and development.
• Opportunity to work with a variety of mobile power-generation equipment.
• Career-growth opportunities within BPS.
• Stable, family-owned company with a strong presence throughout the Midwest.