Rental Generator Technician - Level I

Worldwide Power Products•Houston, TX

24d

About The Position

The Level I Rental Generator Technician performs basic troubleshooting and preventive maintenance on diesel and natural gas generators and engines ranging from 20 kW to 2 MW. The role primarily supports higher-level technicians with maintenance and repair work. The technician completes basic preventive maintenance, assists with intermediate and advanced corrective maintenance, and uses a basic understanding of generator and engine mechanical and electrical operation. Tasks include replacing batteries, belts, and hoses; changing or topping off oil; and replacing filters. The role also includes basic DC-side knowledge and trailer safety, including hitch, load, and lights. The technician completes accurate and legible service reports, preventive maintenance checklists, and timecards; follows safe work practices and reports unsafe conditions; wears appropriate PPE; attends required training; and works a flexible schedule, responding to emergency calls as needed. The technician provides and uses the tools needed for the job. Worldwide Power Products describes a supportive, collaborative team culture, opportunities for career advancement through training and promotions, and a clear progression from Apprentice/Entry Level through Technician I–IV to Tech Lead/Supervisor.

Requirements

Basic understanding of the direct-current side of generator systems.
Basic knowledge of engine and generator mechanical and electrical operation.
Basic trailer safety knowledge, including hitch, load, and lights.
Own the basic tools necessary to complete the job, as listed in the posting: screwdriver set, pliers set, filter wrench, socket set (3/8 inch to 1 inch, metric and standard), Allen wrench set (up to 1/2 inch, metric and standard), amp meter, temperature gun, fluid pump, jumper cables or booster pack, flashlight, quality multimeter, and adjustable wrench set.
Ability to complete service reports, preventive maintenance checklists, and timecards accurately and legibly.
Ability to work a flexible schedule and respond to emergency calls as needed.

Responsibilities

Perform basic preventive maintenance on diesel and natural gas generators and engines ranging from 20 kW to 2 MW.
Assist other technicians with intermediate and advanced corrective maintenance tasks.
Use basic knowledge of engine and generator mechanical and electrical operation to perform tasks or assist other technicians.
Replace batteries, belts, and hoses; change or top off oil; and replace filters.
Apply basic understanding of the direct-current side of generator systems.
Follow basic trailer safety practices, including hitch, load, and lights.
Complete service reports, preventive maintenance checklists, and timecards accurately, legibly, and with sufficient detail for service accounting.
Work a flexible schedule and respond to emergency calls as needed.
Complete work neatly, orderly, and safely; seek to improve work methods and promote the safety of others.
Report recognized unsafe conditions or acts to management and wear proper personal protective equipment when necessary.
Provide and use technician-owned tools necessary to complete the job.
Attend training sessions as required and perform other assigned duties.