Commercial Engine Technician - Field, Power Systems

Altorfer•East Peoria, IL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Altorfer is hiring a Union Power Field Service Technician to provide maintenance, diagnosis, and repair services for electric power generation and industrial equipment, including paralleling switchgear and electrical controls. The role serves customers primarily at their job sites, with work also taking place in the shop. The technician inspects equipment and recommends service or repair options, communicates with customers and field dispatch, and represents Altorfer professionally. The position offers Local 399 union membership, access to Caterpillar technical training, a field service truck, uniforms, and job-related special tools. Altorfer describes its culture as collaborative and family-oriented and offers opportunities for employee development and career advancement.

Requirements

At least four years of experience in electric power generator maintenance and repair.
Ability to work independently while maintaining efficiency and cleanliness.
Good decision-making skills and ability to follow directions.
Effective communication skills and a strong work ethic.
Organizational skills, including the ability to write technical reports and use resources for information.
Basic knowledge of office software, preferably MS Word, Excel, and email.
Valid driver's license and clean driving record: no more than two minor violations in the past three years and no major violations in the past five years; a Motor Vehicle Report will be performed on the final candidate.
Ability to walk, bend, and lift 75–100 pounds continuously.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance, diagnosis, and repairs on electric power generation and industrial equipment, including paralleling switchgear and electrical controls.
Inspect equipment and recommend service or repair options.
Communicate between customers and field dispatch.
Write technical reports and use available resources to obtain information when needed.
Represent Altorfer professionally while providing customer service.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Fully funded healthcare coverage.
Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
Union pension plan.
401(k) and additional 401(k) contribution.
Paid holidays.
Paid parental leave and funeral leave.
40 hours of vacation after one year of full-time employment.
40 hours of sick leave after one year of full-time employment.
Education assistance.
Personal tool insurance and safety equipment reimbursement.
Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance, legal assistance, and identity and fraud protection.
Caterpillar online and in-person technical training.
Quality field service truck, uniforms, and access to special tools.
Top wages, annual increases, and progressive classification wage increases.