Generator Technician C DOT

THE TAYLOR GROUP INC•Summerville, SC

About The Position

Taylor Sudden Service provides genuine Taylor OEM parts and forklift service through a network of parts and service centers, dealer support organizations, and factory-trained service technicians. Sudden Service, Inc. is a subsidiary of the Taylor Group of Companies, a family-owned business based in Louisville, Mississippi. The Generator Technician performs generator-set maintenance and repair, generally at customer locations, and coordinates work and travel with the Service Manager. The role includes customer interaction, service documentation, troubleshooting, and occasional overnight travel and 24/7 on-call rotation. Company-sponsored training is available to help technicians develop their technical skills.

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 wiring knowledge, 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.
Willingness to stay overnight at out-of-town locations when required.
Availability for 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 to perform repair work, usually at customer premises.
Report customer, machine, malfunction, time, mileage, and related service 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.
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.