Generator Service Technician - Ocean, NJ
About The Position
Cooper Electric Supply, LLC is hiring a Generator Service Technician in Ocean, New Jersey. The technician makes customer service calls and keeps customers and dispatchers informed about job progress. The role involves mechanical and electrical repairs, scheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, and reconditioning of power-generation systems and engine-driven generator sets powered by diesel, natural gas, or liquid propane. The technician also maintains service-truck inventory and housekeeping, completes paperwork, ensures scheduled service is performed correctly and on time, and proactively identifies and addresses potential problems. The role requires working Monday through Friday with floating on-call hours. Physical duties include sitting, standing, and walking for the full assigned shift; lifting, pushing, and pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and heavier objects with proper equipment; and bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, and climbing. The stated pay range is $25–$40 per hour, based on experience. Cooper Electric Supply is part of the Sonepar group, a global electrical distributor. The company describes a supportive culture, career-development opportunities, and an inclusive workplace.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience as a maintenance and/or service mechanic.
- Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing power-generation equipment and/or experience with diesel engines.
- Strong customer-service and interpersonal communication skills.
- Intermediate computer literacy.
- Valid driver's license.
Responsibilities
- Make service calls to customers and keep customers and dispatchers informed about job progress.
- Process paperwork and maintain housekeeping in the service truck and at customer properties.
- Provide mechanical and electrical repairs of power-generation systems.
- Diagnose, repair, adjust, and recondition diesel, natural-gas, and liquid-propane engine-driven generator sets.
- Perform scheduled service and troubleshooting on customer generators.
- Take necessary action to prevent or limit failure and optimize efficiency.
- Maintain truck inventory.
- Ensure scheduled service activities are performed correctly and on time.
- Identify potential problems ahead of time and proactively implement solutions.
Benefits
- Healthcare plans
- Dental and vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k) retirement savings with company match
- Professional and personal development programs
- Opportunity to become a shareholder
- Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
- Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
- Wellness program
- Gym reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee resource groups (ERGs)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
