Generator Technician B DOT

SUDDEN SERVICE INC•Hialeah, FL

69d

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. Sudden Service, Inc. is a subsidiary of the Taylor Group of Companies, a third-generation family-owned business based in Louisville, Mississippi since 1927. The company supports its service technicians with regular training schools. The Generator Technician performs maintenance and repair-related work on generator sets, typically at customer locations. The technician coordinates work and travel plans with the Service Manager, maintains inspection and service documentation, and works to provide professional customer service. This role may require overnight travel and participation in a 24/7 on-call rotation.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED equivalent.
Valid driver's license and a driving record that meets the corporate insurance carrier's requirements.
Must be DOT certifiable; must be 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.
Know how to use a multimeter.
Must have own tools.
Good computer skills.
Ability to work well with others and good people skills.
Professional attitude and ability to work one-on-one with customers.
Ability to stoop, bend, climb, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stay overnight at out-of-town locations when required.
Ability to participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation when required.

Nice To Haves

AC and DC power generation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Consult with the Service Manager to plan an effective work and travel schedule, 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, mileage, and other relevant information to the Service Manager for account charging and billing.
Perform preventative 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 required paperwork and checklists for each inspection.
Develop technical skills by attending company-sponsored vocational schools and annual departmental training meetings, and by reading technical literature.
Maintain a neat personal appearance and keep the service truck clean, polished, and orderly to promote a positive company image.
Complete work orders and job-related paperwork, including JSA forms, inspection reports, and credit card receipts, in a timely manner.
Perform other duties as assigned.