Smith Power Products, a Distributor for Mercedes, Allison Transmission, MTU, MTU Onsite Energy, Deutz, FPT and Ford Industrial is a leader in heavy duty diesel engine industry, with 9 locations and over 300 employees. Our continuing success and growth has created an immediate opportunity for the right individual.
Brief description:
Generator Service Technicians are responsible for performing both shop and/or field repairs, maintenance, service and troubleshooting of diesel and gas generators, including automatic transfer switches, batteries, and load banks.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
· Perform technical skill including but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, troubleshooting and repair of generators
· Provide emergency and/or unscheduled repairs of generators both during normal business hours and after-hours, weekends, and holidays as directed
· Perform scheduled preventative maintenance service and/or repairs of generators
· Read and interpret operational manuals, electrical schematics, universal generator literature and work orders to perform required maintenance and/or repairs
· Perform basic mathematical calculations
· Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties
· Detect faulty operations, defective material and report them and any other unusual situations to the service manager in a timely manner
· Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly shop work areas, company vehicles, and job site work areas
· Drive company vehicle to and from job sites throughout the day
· Overnight travel may be required on occasion
· May perform work requiring the use of welding tools, winch, pulley, hoist and/or pallet jack
· May be required to tow a trailer, portable generator, or load bank using company vehicle
Qualifications and Requirements:
· Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (including physical and work environment)
· Working knowledge of power generation systems and its components, including knowledge of the mechanical operation, associated hazards, and proper usage of the equipment in order to troubleshoot and accurately diagnose malfunctions
· Proficient with generator and transfer switch controls
· Must be strong mechanically and electrically
· Ability to interpret schematics and operational manuals for practical application on repair and maintenance tasks
· Working knowledge of fundamental mathematical operations
· Ability to take preventative safety measures to avoid electrical shock, limit exposure to loud noises, and prevent personal injury by using personal protective equipment, including the use of NFPA 70E protective equipment when applicable
· Ability to perform duties in non-climate controlled environments such as outdoor weather conditions and non-weather related wet, humid and/or extreme heat conditions
· Position requires extended periods of standing, sitting, as well as bending, pulling, pushing, reaching, kneeling, squatting and the use of hands and fingers.
· Ability to lift and/or move heavy objects up to 100 lbs.
· Minimum job qualifications (education, work experience, licenses/certifications)
· High School or equivalent (GED)
· Motor Vehicle Record must be in good standing and comply with company policy
Job Type: Full-time, 8 hour shifts, 10 hour shifts, Monday to Friday, Overtime, Weekend availability
Benefits:
· Dental insurance
· Health insurance
· Vision insurance
· Paid time off
· Employee assistance program
Experience:
· 2 to 5 years of related work experience, training or equivalent combination of both education and experience
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
