Position Overview:
HM Cragg has been an industry leader in the backup power solutions space for over 40 years and has achieved 600% growth over the last 10. This past year has been another record setting year for the company with 35% revenue and 10% headcount increase, and they show no signs of slowing down. One important factor that has contributed to their continued success is that they are an employee-owned organization which fosters a culture of accountability and collaboration. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, they also believe in providing their employee-owners opportunities to advance their careers and accelerate their individual growth - both personally and professionally.
The Generator Service Technician will install, repair, and perform routine and preventive maintenance on generators and transfer switches. Whether you are an experienced Generator Technician, a mechanic looking to advance your career, or just someone who likes getting your hands dirty working on engines, this could be the perfect role for you!
Reporting Relationship: The Generator Technician reports to the Service Manager
Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
- Perform repairs and preventive maintenance of industrial generators
- Perform onsite troubleshooting and diagnostics of mechanical and electrical systems
- Maintain knowledge of updated changes in various models of equipment
- Evaluate and recommend required repairs to customers
- Create and maintain great relationships with customers
- Stay up to date on company-sponsored safety training, compliance, and knowledge of HAZ MAT and DOT requirements
- Continually train and develop to advance to next levels of Generator Technician
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Skills/Knowledge
- Basic knowledge of gas and/or diesel engine repair and maintenance, or willingness to learn
- Knowledge of repair and maintenance of electrical systems ranging from 5 VDC to 480 VAC, or willingness to learn
- Ability to work with a range of tools, from wrenches to multimeters
- Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and schematics
- Ability to work with a variety of computer software to complete day-to-day tasks
- Possess troubleshooting skills and be able to effectively operate basic shop equipment
Personal Attributes:
- Demonstrates honesty and integrity in work and relationships
- Must be dependable and able to work independently
- Must be able to work flexible hours, days, travel, and stay overnight
- Must be able to work overtime and after hours, as needed
- Must be willing to work in a rotating on-call schedule
- Demonstrates servant-based principles with internal and external customers
- Demonstrates innovation/creativity in work
- Possesses strong work ethic and takes ownership of both company and client goals/objectives
- Focused on understanding, meeting, and exceeding customer expectations
- Focused on collaboration and teamwork for the mutual success of the company and its employees
- Conforms to company policies and procedures and meets company goals and objectives; protects company assets and interests
Travel expectations: Up to 50% based on HMC projects and time of year.
Posting Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience installing/repairing generators preferred but not required
- Must have and be able to maintain a current driver's license and acceptable driving record per HM Cragg insurance carrier standard
- Must maintain compliance with DOT random drug and alcohol screening requirements
- Must be able to lift 100 pounds and able to bend and twist several times a day
- Must be able to work arms extended above head for extended amounts of time
- Efficient in Microsoft Office products
- Must pass a physical exam, background check and drug test within 90 days of hire