Generator Service Technician

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Generator Service Technician to join our team. This Technician is responsible for the startup, maintenance, repair, and modification of generators and related equipment in Colorado. Work involves responsibility for performing a variety of skilled tasks in maintaining, repairing, and modifying electric generating equipment, gaseous and diesel driven electric generators and related equipment. Work is performed with considerable independence within established policies, procedures, and technical guidelines.

Come work for a nationally certified Great Place To Work Company for the last 9 years!

WHAT YOU WOULD BE DOING

• Work independently in a safe and business conscientious manner with limited supervision.
• Startup and program gaseous and diesel fuel driven generators and connected automatic transfer switches.
• Make modifications to generator systems, including installation of pre-heaters; battery chargers; fuel systems and other related parts.
• Make wiring modifications to control circuits and electrical apparatus specific to the standby system.
• Investigate, diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair generator and transfer switch system problems.
• Perform preventive maintenance including changing fluids and filters, checking for leaks, worn parts, oil samplings; orders and installs replacement parts; adjusts, calibrates, and inspects the operation of generators and auto transfer switch equipment.
• Prepare records of repairs, maintenance, parts ordered, and parts used. Submit documented records to proper channels, such as ticket notes or email.
• Transport equipment, tools and fluids to and from work sites; operates and maintains equipment, tools and safety devices which are designed to lift, move, transport, repair, inspect, measure or protect.
• Use thorough knowledge of the methods, hazards, and safety precautions related to gaseous and diesel fired engines and electric generators.
• Work in a safe manner. Follows industry standard safety practices including knowledge of SDS, JSAs, tool safety, equipment safety and ladder safety guidelines. Completes safety training timely and operates and maintains company vehicle safely.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY

• High School/ GED Degree required and some technical school training preferred.
• A few years of relevant and recent experience in startup, repair, operation, and maintenance of various types of diesels, gasoline, natural gas, and propane fueled generator sets.
• Experience in understanding electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, service manuals, panels, and meters.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, subordinates, and customers.
• OSHA 10 and/or safety training preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain a DOT physical card to drive a DOT vehicle
• Ability to tow and back up a trailer (i.e. a load bank towed by a company provided F250 service truck)
• Available to perform scheduled on-call & overtime duties
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

COMPETENCIES YOU SHOULD HAVE

• Technical Skills
• Communication
• Customer Service
• Job Knowledge
• Product Expertise
• Safety

Salary range is based on experience and starts at $31.00 - $35.00 /hr. or higher with prior Generac training, plus truck, laptop, iPhone, and bonus.

Our Company takes innovation in our industry very seriously, and there’s nothing like the feeling of being revolutionary. What we like most, though, is making things happen – getting results in creative ways. We know this kind of approach takes top candidates, so we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package including:

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP - a fully Company Funded Retirement Plan!!)

• 401(k) / Roth Retirement Programs and Company Match

• Medical & Prescription Drug

• Dental

• Vision

• 15 Paid Time Off days, Volunteer Paid Time Off and 10 Holidays per calendar year

• FREE Short & Long-Term Disability

• FREE Basic Life/AD&D

• Voluntary Supplemental Life insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Health Advocate

• Tuition Reimbursement

OUR CORE VALUES

SAFETY: The safety of our associates, customers, and partners is part of the DVL culture and a Core Value

CARING: We care about the success of our customers, our partners, our associates, and our company.

COLLABORATION: Working with the team to achieve the best outcome, which is critical to our success.

CREATIVITY: Being creative with ideas to improve the way we do things.

INTEGRITY: We are not afraid to do the right thing.

PROFESSIONALISM: Professional behavior is a cornerstone of our business.