Rental Generator Engine Technician IAt Loftin, we provide certainty in an uncertain world by delivering reliable generator power solutions our customers can count on. Family owned and operated for nearly 50 years, we've built a legacy on relationships, problem-solving, and doing things the Loftin way with consistency, integrity, and a people-first mindset. We're not just providing an elite experience in power we're empowering people. Our team is family-focused, growth-minded, and driven to provide solutions that last by developing people who never stop learning. When you join Loftin, you become part of something bigger a community dedicated to powering progress and shaping a more dependable future.
Job Summary:
The Rental Generator Engine Technician I is responsible for performing power generation equipment planned maintenance, basic corrective maintenance and basic start-up testing as assigned. In addition, this position is responsible for preparing written estimates for recommended corrective repairs noted during any service and submitting to Service Admin for submission to the customer.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily including the following:
Transport parts and tools to worksites.
Perform basic power generation equipment preventive maintenance as per prescribed written procedures.
Prepare basic corrective maintenance recommended repair quotes.
Research parts and service literature required to perform basic corrective maintenance.
Utilize service manuals and electrical diagrams to diagnose and repair basic generator failures.
Perform basic power generation corrective maintenance.
Perform and assist technicians in diagnostic testing, pulling cable, carrying tools and other items.
Ability and willingness to travel as required and respond to emergency calls.
Clearly and concisely document all work and repairs completed by following all documentation procedures as instructed.
Perform basic start-up testing of power generation equipment as per written procedures.
Perform resistive load bank testing of power generation equipment.
Provide and maintain personal hand tools and meters required to perform basic job functions.
Other duties as required
Qualifications/Experience/Education/Skills:
One year certificate from college or technical school or three to six months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have some type of formal power generation or engine training from either a technical training program, OEM Equipment Training Course or Military Training. Exceptional customer service skills and problem solving in a fast-paced service environment. Excellent computer skills MS Office. Familiar with Wennsoft MobileTech and Kohler Site Tech a plus Excellent written/verbal communication and organizational skills. Must be a team player, detail-orientated, and flexible. Self-starter and able to work with limited supervision. Must be able to pass a background investigation and drug screen.
Competencies/Attributes:
Strong communication skills, to include written, oral and active listening; clear and persuasive in negative or positive situations; asks relevant questions to get clarification; conveys thoughts and ideas in a concise manner; responds well to questions and feedback; demonstrates group participation skills. Builds and maintains strong working relationships with customers (internal and/or external) and coworkers; establishes confidence and shares knowledge with others. Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; contributes to building a positive team environment; supports everyone's efforts to succeed; recognizes accomplishments of other team members. Does what it takes to get the job done for the customer and/or team; nimble, adaptable, resilient, and a bit entrepreneurial; demonstrates learning agility when further developing technical, functional, and interpersonal skills. Resourceful problem solver; uncompromising customer service inside the organization and out; never get complacent. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality. Determines appropriate action beyond health and safety guidelines; observes all safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions immediately; uses equipment and materials properly.
Physical Demands:- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move ~100 pounds; when feasible, over 40 pounds must be a team lift or utilize the appropriate tool(s) to assist.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- The employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and
- Must be able to regularly talk or hear.
- The employee is frequently required to walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- The employee is occasionally required to sit for prolonged periods of time.
- Comp & Benefits:
- We offer a comprehensive compensation package. This includes benefit offerings you'd expect to see at a large company, all designed to help you take good care of yourself and your family. The benefits include:
- Choice of two subsidized Medical plans PPO, and HDHP/HSA options
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Subsidized Dental and Vision plan
- Traditional 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plans, with an immediately vested dollar for dollar (up to 4%) employer match
- Disability short-term & long-term, 100% employer paid
- Basic Life/AD&D, 100% employer paid
- Voluntary Life/AD&D available for employee, spouse and children
- Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident coverageVoluntary identify theft protection coverageVoluntary pet insurance
- Paid Time OffPaid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Tool Assistance Program
- Sign On Bonus up to $20,000At Loftin Equipment Co., we don't just accept difference we embrace it, welcome it, and recognize the value it brings to our customers and employees.
Loftin Equipment Co. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity and consideration are afforded to all qualified applicants and employees. We will not discriminate based on, Veteran status, race, religious beliefs, national origin, age, gender, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.
Further, Loftin Equipment Co. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities in accordance with the American Disabilities Act and state disability laws.
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