Field Service Power Generation Technician
About The Position
Cummins is seeking a Field Service Power Generation Technician/Mechanic for its Distribution Business in West Sacramento, California. The role completes preventative maintenance and basic repair activities on generators or their components at customer sites, with minimal direction. Entry-level work primarily involves preventative maintenance or basic generator repairs and diagnostics, with direct supervision and review of workmanship quality. The position requires customer-facing service, detailed recordkeeping, compliance with health, safety, environmental, and transportation rules, and maintaining personal tools. Ongoing development and certification on Cummins products are part of the role. The position requires a current valid CDL, an acceptable five-year motor vehicle report, DOT physical qualification, and compliance with FMCSA drug and alcohol testing and DOT driving regulations, including hours-of-service rules and use of an electronic logging device. Applicants must be at least 21 years old. The role may also require licensing for export-control or sanctions compliance. Salary is commensurate with experience. The posting mentions a sign-on bonus, relocation, competitive pay, and benefits. Benefits vary by location and may include a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Cash Balance Pension Plan, medical, dental, and life insurance, a Health Savings Account, domestic-partner coverage, and other personal and professional benefits.
Requirements
- Broad mechanical and electrical repair and maintenance abilities.
- High-voltage and low-voltage experience.
- Ability to perform electrical repair and maintenance with minimal supervision, including hands-on exposure to power generation products.
- Basic diesel engine experience for entry-level work.
- Current valid CDL.
- Immaculate driving record and a five-year motor vehicle report free of major violations.
- Pass a Department of Transportation physical.
- Meet FMCSA drug and alcohol testing requirements, including ongoing random testing.
- Comply with DOT driving regulations, including Hours of Service and Electronic Log Booking Device use.
- Be at least 21 years old.
- Minimal workshop-related experience.
- Basic knowledge of and/or experience with power generation products.
- Locally valid driving permit.
Nice To Haves
- Apprentice training as a Power Generation or Electrical Technician.
- Vocational diploma from a relevant technical institution.
- Current relevant electrical certification.
Responsibilities
- Complete repair activities on generators or their components.
- Engage with customers in a courteous and professional manner.
- Perform maintenance and repairs using diagnostic tools.
- Maintain detailed service records.
- Follow Cummins Health, Safety & Environmental policies.
- Pursue ongoing development and certifications on new and existing Cummins products.
- Maintain personal tools.
- Complete preventative maintenance and basic repairs or diagnostics on generators, with direct supervision at the entry level.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are mentioned.
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.
- Cash Balance Pension Plan.
- Medical, dental, and life insurance.
- Health Savings Account.
- Domestic Partners Coverage.
- A full complement of personal and professional benefits; options vary by location.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
