Generator Technician B DOT

THE TAYLOR GROUP INC•Odessa, TX

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Taylor Sudden Service provides genuine Taylor OEM parts and forklift service for equipment designed, manufactured, and marketed by Taylor Machine Works, Inc. The company supports customers through parts and service centers, dealer organizations, and factory-trained technicians, and provides regular training schools for service technicians. Sudden Service, Inc. is a subsidiary of the Taylor Group of Companies, a family-owned business based in Louisville, Mississippi, since 1927. The Generator Technician consults with the Service Manager to plan work and travel schedules based on customer needs, machine location, and parts availability. The technician performs generator-set preventive maintenance and testing, completes required service documentation, and maintains professional standards when working with customers and company equipment. The position is based in Odessa, Texas, and may require overnight stays at out-of-town locations and participation in a 24/7 on-call rotation at times.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED equivalent.
Valid driver’s license and a good driving record sufficient to be insurable by the corporate insurance carrier.
Must be DOT certifiable and at least 21 years old to be DOT certified.
Experience with diesel and/or gas engines, including servicing and repair.
Some electrical experience and general knowledge of wiring, including reading diagrams and installing and repairing electrical components and circuits.
Good technical problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to use a multimeter.
Must have own tools.
Good computer skills.
Ability to work well with others and demonstrate good people skills.
Professional attitude and ability to work with customers one-on-one.
Ability to stoop, bend, climb, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stay overnight at out-of-town locations when required.
Availability for a 24/7 on-call rotation at times.

Nice To Haves

AC and DC power-generation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Consult with the Service Manager to plan work and travel schedules, prioritizing customer needs and considering machine location and parts availability.
Provide tools and parts and arrange facilities for repair work, usually at customer premises.
Report customer, machine, malfunction, work and travel time, waiting time, and mileage information to the Service Manager for account charging and billing.
Perform preventive maintenance on generator sets, including changing engine fluids and filters and inspecting AC and DC systems, belts, hoses, exhaust systems, and other components.
Perform load bank testing and test automatic transfer switches.
Complete the paperwork and checklists required for each inspection.
Improve technical skills through company-sponsored vocational schools, annual departmental training meetings, and technical literature.
Maintain a neat personal appearance and keep the service truck clean, polished, and orderly to promote the company’s image.
Complete work orders and job-related paperwork, including JSAs, inspection reports, and credit-card receipts, in a timely manner.
Perform other duties as assigned.