Power Generation Field Service Technician

Cummins•Summerville, SC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Cummins is seeking a Field Service Power Generation Technician/Mechanic to join its Distribution Business in Summerville, South Carolina. The role focuses primarily on preventative maintenance and basic repairs or diagnostics on generators and power-generation products. The technician performs repair and maintenance work, uses diagnostic tools, serves customers professionally, keeps detailed service records, follows Cummins Health, Safety & Environmental policies, pursues ongoing product development and certifications, and provides and maintains their own tools. The position requires independent work and broad mechanical and electrical repair and maintenance capabilities, including high- and low-voltage experience and basic diesel-engine knowledge. The technician must hold a current valid driver's license and have three years of driving experience. The role involves occasionally driving a heavy-duty truck, sometimes pulling a trailer, and is subject to DOT driving regulations, including Hours of Service and Electronic Log Booking Device use. A five-year motor vehicle report free from major violations and passing a DOT physical are required. Applicants must be at least 21 years old. A CDL may be required to obtain after hire. Compensation is a base salary commensurate with experience. Benefits vary by location and may include a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Cash Balance Pension Plan, medical, dental and life insurance, a Health Savings Account, domestic partner coverage, and other personal and professional benefits. Cummins is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and uses E-Verify to validate work authorization.

Requirements

Broad mechanical and electrical repair and maintenance abilities.
High-voltage and low-voltage experience.
Ability to perform electrical repair and maintenance with minimal supervision, with hands-on exposure to power-generation products.
Basic diesel-engine experience.
Ability to work independently.
Vocational diploma from a relevant technical institution.
Current relevant electrical certification.
Locally valid driving permit/current valid driver's license.
Minimal workshop-related experience.
Basic knowledge of and/or experience with power-generation products.
Three years of driving experience.
Five-year motor vehicle report free from major violations.
Ability to pass a Department of Transportation physical.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Subject to DOT driving regulations, including Hours of Service and Electronic Log Booking Device use.
Must provide and maintain own tools.
May require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Nice To Haves

Apprentice-trained Power Generation/Electrical Technician.
A CDL may be required to obtain upon hire.

Responsibilities

Complete repair activities on generators or components.
Engage with customers in a courteous and professional manner.
Perform maintenance and repairs using diagnostic tools.
Maintain detailed service records.
Adhere to Cummins Health, Safety & Environmental policies.
Pursue ongoing development and certifications on new and existing Cummins products.
Maintain own tools.
Perform preventative maintenance or basic repairs and diagnostics on generators.
Occasionally drive a heavy-duty truck, including pulling a trailer.