Generator Technician

We are currently offering a $1000 sign-on bonus!

Job Summary: This position will do preventative maintenance service, troubleshooting, service, repairs, and emergency service on standby generators. This includes the ability to replace batteries, chargers, belts, hoses, filters, tune-up engines (gasoline, diesel), and assist in radiator replacement.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform repairs and services on all makes and models of generator sets.
• Inspections, repairs, services, and start-up load bank test requirements on equipment.
• Troubleshooting equipment and servicing generator components including alternators, wiring harnesses, safety devices, shutdown switches, and battery systems.
• Apply proper engine technical skills in inspection, disassembly, failure analysis, assembly, diagnosis, and engine operating performance tests.
• Identify the problem and cause of failure through logical troubleshooting steps, and determine corrective action through the inspection of failed parts.
• Repair and troubleshoot engines such as Kohler, Cummins, Detroit Diesel, John Deere, MTU, and Volvo.
• Communicate all information to customers in an accurate, factual manner.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
• Ensure work scope has been performed and the unit is operational.
• Write clear and concise service reports.
• Must have the ability to operate in a constant state of alertness, and safe manner.
• Must be able to travel, in a company service vehicle, throughout the local counties.
• Must be able to be on-call for emergency services.
• Responsible for vehicle safety maintenance.
• Maintain assigned vehicle inventory and able to travel throughout the local counties.

Education, Skills, and Knowledge:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and experience in the repair and maintenance of generator systems; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Graduation from a Technical school is desired to include generators, diesel, power gen, electric power, relay or substation technology, etc.
• Must have the ability to perform high-quality work in a timely and efficient manner.
• Good communication skills, an enthusiastic attitude, and great customer service skills are a must.
• Must have a satisfactory driving record with the ability to obtain a DOT medical certification.
• Must be able to respond to emergency service calls as needed.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of basic computer applications.
• Mechanical aptitude required.

TAW is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

About Tampa Armature Works, Inc:

For 100 years, Tampa Armature Works (TAW, Inc.) has been a leading industrial equipment distribution and services company headquartered in Tampa, Florida. Our family of integrated service companies partner with customers in a variety of industries to meet their complex power needs while maintaining quality and reliability. TAW is split into four main division. TAW’s Service Centers or “motor shops” are the company’s legacy business on which we built our foundation. TAW services and sells motors, pumps, drives, and related equipment, offering both in shop and field service solutions. If it spins, turns, or rotates, chances are we can repair it, rewind it, or rebuild it better than anyone else. TAW has been a proud distributor for Kohler Power Systems for over 30 years and is one of Kohler’s largest power partners in North America. TAW also offers a first-class aftermarket services group to complement our product sales and serve customers throughout the Southeast. We are our customers’ first call and act quickly as first responders in the face of weather events or natural disasters. TAW has been in the generator distribution business since the Second World War, bolstering the growth of nascent Florida industries that critically rely on backup power through to the present day. TAW’s Technical Field Services division complements the field services teams imbedded in other business units, and, through its subject matter experts, brings unique solutions to our customer base. TFS performs electrical and mechanical services, as well as both predictive maintenance and emergency repairs. Our team follows the standards established by NETA, IEEE, and NFPA, including IEEE electrical testing. Our electrical field services are available for a wide array of systems, including transformers, relays, and breakers. TAW’s Custom Equipment division is a state-of-the-art engineering and manufacturing center that designs and builds electrical distribution and control equipment. Our team works with electrical controls panels, power distribution products, substations, medium and low voltage switchgear, enclosures, mining sleds, ISO container modifications, electrical powerhouses, and specialty and defense products. Our facility is ISO 9000 certified. Together these divisions provide our customers with, Turnkey Solutions and will help our customers every step of the way, 24/7/365.TAW- Your Ultimate Power Partner.