Generator Technician
- PHARR, TX, United States
$15 to $20 USD / hour
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Job details
- Pay
- $15 to $20 USD / hour
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Employee discounts
A Generator Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing generators and associated electrical systems to ensure reliable power supply.
Key Responsibilities
· Perform routine preventive maintenance on diesel, natural gas, and propane generators, including fluid and filter changes, belt adjustments, and system inspections. · Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical issues, including engines, alternators, control panels, voltage regulators, fuel systems, and transfer switches · Install new generator sets and accessories, ensuring proper operation and compliance with safety standards. · Conduct load bank testing to verify generator output and performance under full load conditions . · Maintain accurate service records, inventory logs, and customer interactions. · Provide customer education and consultation on generator operation, maintenance, and safety procedures. · Respond to emergency service calls promptly, often outside normal business hours. · Interpret technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
Required Skills and Qualifications · Strong technical knowledge of various generator types and components, including diesel, gas, and propane engines · Proficiency with hand and power tools, diagnostic equipment, and computerized troubleshooting systems. · Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals. · Physical stamina to work in diverse environments, including standing, walking, lifting up to 50–100 lbs, stooping, kneeling, and climbing. · Excellent problem-solving, communication, and customer service skills.
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Skills
- Troubleshooting
- Electrical wiring diagrams
- Heavy lifting
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Customer service