Generator Technician

About the role

We are looking for a Generator Technician to join our Warshauer Electric Supply team in Tinton, Falls, NJ!

Summary

The Generator Technician is responsible for preventative maintenance, emergency service, and repair of standby power generators. This role will diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair all components of the generator and automatic transfer switches.

What You'll Do

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs of standby generators
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair all components of the generator and ATS
• Document all installed equipment upon arrival of service: make, model, serail number, type of fuel, necessary test measurements, and pictures as necessary
• Perform start-ups on new power generation equipment
• Perform warranty work on power generation equipment
• Process required maintenance and work order paperwork on a timely manner
• Ensure that all warranty work orders are prepared properly according to warranty policies and that all warranty parts are tagged and turned in
• Responsible for parts inventory on service truck
• Participate in the rotating responsibility of a 24/7 on-call technician rotation
• Other duties as assigned

What You'll Need

• 1+ years of experience with working on internal combustion engines, including diesel, natural gas, gas, and propane fuel systems
• Experience driving a service truck, managing inventory, and interacting directly with commercial or residential clients
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must pass a pre-employment and annual review of the Motor Vehicle Record
• Must not have had their driver's license suspended for traffic accidents/violations within the past 3 years
• Must not have any at fault accidents in the past 3 years
• High School or GED - Preferred
• Other - Preferred
• Trade School

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• A strong understanding if internal combustion engines, AC and DC circuitry, and wiring schematics

Physical Demands

• Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Constantly - at least 51%
• Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location - Constantly - at least 51%
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery - Constantly - at least 51%
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to crouch down to stock shelves, pick up boxes, or position oneself to maintain computers in the lab/under desks/in server closet - Constantly - at least 51%
• Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder, forklift, pallet jack, or other warehouse equipment - Occasionally - up to 20%
• Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions - Occasionally - up to 20%

Weight and Force Demands

• Up to 10 pounds - Constantly - at least 51%
• Up to 25 pounds - Constantly - at least 51%
• Up to 50 pounds - Frequently - 21% to 50%

Working Environment

• Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold - Frequently - 21% to 50%
• Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock - Occasionally - up to 20%
• Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment - Occasionally - up to 20%
• Travels to offsite locations - Constantly - at least 51%

Pay and benefits

For the state of New Jersey only, the pay range is $21.00 to $27.00, depending upon qualifications, experience and other considerations permitted by law.

Our Benefits Include

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with Employer Match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• HSA Accounts
• Commuter Transit Benefits
• Additional Optional Insurance such as Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance to name a few.
• Employee Discount Programs
• Professional Training & Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities - We like to promote from within

Our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to succeed as we understand that our success and innovation is enhanced by an inclusive and diverse workforce.