Position Overview:

This position is responsible for diagnosing and performing all repairs on customer owned equipment in the field. This will include diagnose, repair, overhauls, cleaning, inspecting and assembling parts. Must be skilled with mechanical and electrical tasks and own a complete set of hand tools. Requires ability to work with minimal supervision, interact with customers, and complete paperwork accurately and timely. Valid driver's license and clear driving record is a must.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Diagnose and perform major and minor repairs to engines, involving inspection, troubleshoots, diagnoses, repairs, on generator and engine failures..
• Ability to load bank and load testing of generators
• Troubleshoot AC & DC controls and electrical equipment.
• Prepares and maintains records and reports of completed work.
• Reads and interprets diagnostic trouble codes, manuals and specifications.
• Repairs and overhauls product.
• Load test batteries and ability to checking charging systems.
• Performs maintenance and repair of complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems on a variety of customer equipment and tools while using a high degree of independent judgment.
• Responsible for timely and accurate service documentation.
• Ability to accurately order needed parts from vendors, and travel to customer sites.
• Some shift work may be required.
• Must have good organizational skills, aptitude for numbers, and experience coordinating and processing paperwork.
• Must have experience dealing with customers in difficult situations, good phone etiquette, and the ability to function in fast-paced environment.
• Must maintain excellent relationships with customers, both internal and external.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Must have an equivalent of no less than four (4) years’ experience with technical repairs.
• Strong technical/mechanical skills and experience required; Detroit Diesel, Generator such as Kohler, MTU Onsite Energy and MTU product knowledge helpful.
• Must be able to read, write, have good communication skills and understand service instructions.

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma and/or equivalent combination of education or experience.
• Minimum of four (4) years’ experience with technical repairs on diesel engines.
• Experience in Power Generator Service and Engine repairs

Physical Requirements:

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to communicate with customers and must be able to exchange accurate information. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items up to 70 pounds. Must be able to detect parts and machinery from a distance and up close.

Other Criteria:

• Complies with Company policies and procedures.
• Performs job safely with respect to others, to property and to individual safety.
• Works effectively with others in the Company to encourage teamwork and productivity.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of the job.
• We are drug free workplace that conducts pre-employment physical and drug screenings. We are regulated by the department of transportation and will be conducting random drug testing at regular intervals.

Tool Requirements:

• This job requires the employee to supply a complete set of hand tools.

Travel:

Travel is primary local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area travel may be expected.

• Ability and willingness to travel as needed on short notice and up to 25% of the time but not limited

EEO Statement

Valley Power Systems, Inc and Its Families of Companies, provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Experience

• 8 year(s): Engine Repair
• 8 year(s): Power Generator Service
• 5 year(s): Technical Repairs

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)