Commercial Engine Technician - Field, Power Systems
About The Position
Altorfer is seeking a Union Power Field Service Technician to provide service to customers by maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing electric power generation and industrial equipment, including paralleling switchgear and electrical controls. The role includes inspecting equipment, recommending service and repair options, and communicating with customers and field dispatch. The position is primarily based at customer job sites and includes a mix of field and shop work, with occasional travel. The technician represents Altorfer professionally and works independently while maintaining high standards of efficiency, cleanliness, and safety. The role is part of the Local 399 union and includes access to Caterpillar technical training, a field service truck, uniforms, and special tools.
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.
- Ability to write technical reports and use resources to obtain 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 within the past three years and no major violations within the past five years.
Responsibilities
- Perform maintenance, diagnosis, and repairs on electric power generation and industrial equipment.
- Service paralleling switchgear and electrical controls.
- Inspect equipment and recommend service and repair options.
- Communicate between customers and field dispatch.
- Write technical reports and consult available resources for information.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Fully funded healthcare coverage.
- Union pension plan.
- Local 399 union benefits, including top wages, annual increases, and progressive classification wage increases.
- Access to Caterpillar online and in-person technical training programs.
- Field service truck, uniforms, and access to special tools.
- Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- 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, hospital indemnity, legal assistance, and identity and fraud protection benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
