Field Service Power Generation Technician

Cummins•Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

Cummins is seeking a Field Service Power Generation Technician/Mechanic to join its Distribution Business in Des Moines, Iowa. The role performs maintenance and repairs on generators and their components, primarily preventative maintenance and basic repairs or diagnostics. The technician uses diagnostic tools, documents service work, provides courteous and professional customer service, follows Cummins Health, Safety & Environmental policies, develops and maintains certifications for Cummins products, and maintains their own tools. The position requires basic mechanical and electrical repair capabilities, including high- and low-voltage work, and hands-on exposure to power-generation products. Work is performed with direct supervision and review of workmanship quality. The role requires a current valid driver's license, three years of driving experience, a five-year motor vehicle report free from major violations, and the ability to pass and maintain a DOT medical examination. The technician participates in an on-call rotation after training and may work extended shifts and weekends. The position is subject to DOT driving regulations, including Hours of Service and Electronic Log Booking Device use. A CDL may be required after hire; federal law requires commercial vehicle operators and CDL holders to be at least 21 years old. A vocational diploma from a relevant technical institution, a current relevant electrical certification, a locally valid driving permit, and apprentice training as a power generation/electrical technician are listed as qualifications, with apprentice training preferred. Minimal workshop-related experience and basic knowledge of or experience with power-generation products are required. Diesel-engine experience is preferred but not required. The position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

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 is preferred but not required.
Minimal workshop-related experience and basic knowledge of or experience with power-generation products.
Vocational diploma from a relevant technical institution.
Current relevant electrical certification.
Locally valid driving permit and current valid license.
Three years of driving experience.
Five-year motor vehicle report free from major violations.
Ability to pass and maintain a DOT medical examination card.
Ability to comply with DOT driving regulations, including Hours of Service and Electronic Log Booking Device use.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Must provide basic hand tools.
Ability to obtain any licensing required for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Nice To Haves

Apprentice training as a power generation/electrical technician.
Diesel-engine experience.
A CDL may be required to obtain upon hire.

Responsibilities

Complete repair activities on generators or components.
Engage with customers in a courteous and professional manner.
Perform maintenance and repairs using diagnostic tools.
Maintain detailed service records.
Adhere to Cummins Health, Safety & Environmental policies.
Pursue ongoing development and certifications on new and existing Cummins products.
Maintain personal tools.