Generator Technician B DOT

THE TAYLOR GROUP INC•Hialeah, FL

69d•Onsite

About The Position

Taylor Sudden Service provides exclusive worldwide distribution of genuine Taylor OEM parts and forklift service for equipment designed, manufactured, and marketed by Taylor Machine Works, Inc. Sudden Service, Inc. (SSI), a subsidiary of the Taylor Group of Companies, supports customers through parts and service centers, nationwide dealer support organizations, and factory-trained service technicians. The company offers regular training schools for its service technicians. The Generator Technician performs generator-set preventive maintenance and repairs, typically at customer sites. The position involves coordinating work and travel with the Service Manager, inspecting and servicing generator systems, conducting load bank and automatic transfer switch tests, and completing inspection forms and other job-related paperwork. The technician is also expected to develop technical skills, maintain a professional appearance, and keep the service truck clean and orderly.

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; 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.
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 one-on-one with customers.
Ability to stoop, bend, climb, and lift up to 50 pounds.
May be required to stay overnight at out-of-town locations.
May be required to participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation.

Nice To Haves

AC and DC power generation experience.

Responsibilities

Consult with the Service Manager to plan effective work and travel schedules, prioritizing customer needs and considering machine location and parts availability.
Provide tools and parts and arrange facilities needed to perform repair work, usually at customer premises.
Report customer and machine information, the nature of malfunctions, time spent working, driving and waiting, mileage, and other details 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.
Conduct load bank testing and test automatic transfer switches.
File the required paperwork and checklists for each inspection.
Develop technical skills by attending company-sponsored vocational schools and departmental training meetings and reading technical literature.
Maintain a neat personal appearance and keep the service truck clean, polished, and orderly to promote the company 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.