What are the responsibilities and job description for the Generator Technician position at THUSA INC?
With 100 years of success, is the world’s largest distributor of Kohler Power generators. We operate in an environment where flexibility and a willingness to take on new responsibilities keeps things interesting! We value team members who are passionate, down to earth and have a “can do” attitude, and enjoy providing premium services to customers.
We are currently looking for a Generator Technician to join our team. This position has the technical understanding of generators to perform minor/major repairs and installations of generators and associated equipment.
Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoot operational failures of generators
- Repair and adjust transfer switches and perform major repairs on units
- Install and test new generator units
- Work with other technicians on large projects
- Guide and train lower-level technicians
- Respond quickly to job site (24/7)
- Follow safety requirements, including proper use of protective equipment
- Safely drive a service vehicle
- Clearly, concisely document all work and repairs completed
Education and experience:
- High school diploma or GED certificate required.
- Training from an accredited technical school specializing in diesel or gas engines strongly preferred OR
- Military experience with a duty assignment related to vehicle or power generation equipment service preferred
- OEM Certification for Industrial Generators and Automatic Transfer Switches
- or equivalent work experience
Skills and abilities:
- Carry out instructions given in written, oral or diagram form
- Problem-solve and make logical decisions
- Be self-motivated
- Ability to work independently without close supervision
- Clean driving record
Physical Demands:
- Use hands/fingers handle, or feel
- Reach with hands and arms
- Stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl
- Lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. (and occasionally up to 100 lbs.)
- Be exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions (extreme heat and cold), and risk of electrical shock
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.88 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $35
