Generator Technician C DOT

SUDDEN SERVICE INC•Summerville, SC

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, nationwide dealer organizations, and factory-trained service technicians, and regularly offers training schools for its service technicians. 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 Generator Technician performs generator-set preventive maintenance and repair work, typically at customer premises. The role includes inspecting and servicing generator components and systems, conducting load-bank and automatic-transfer-switch testing, documenting work, and coordinating schedules and parts with the Service Manager. The position is based in Summerville, South Carolina, and may involve travel, overnight stays, and participation in a 24/7 on-call rotation.

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 wiring knowledge, 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 on occasion.
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 effective 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, time, mileage, and related 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.
Conduct load-bank testing and test automatic transfer switches.
File required paperwork and checklists for each inspection.
Develop 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 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.