What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Service Technician - III position at GEN-TECH?
GEN-TECH is a full-service industrial power generator provider serving Arizona, Southern Nevada, Colorado, and New Mexico. For more than 35 years, we have supported mission-critical operations with new equipment sales, rentals, service, parts, fueling, and technical training.
We are hiring a Field Service Technician – Heavy Equipment Mechanic for our Las Vegas, Nevada team. This role is focused on industrial power generators and related electrical/mechanical systems, including preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, load bank testing, and verification testing on stand-alone and paralleling generator systems from 100 kW to 2000 kW.
This is a field-based, safety-sensitive role for a technician with strong generator, diesel engine, and electrical diagnostic experience. We are also willing to train technicians with 2 to 3 years of military generator experience.
What You Will Do
- Perform preventive maintenance on industrial power generators and related equipment.
- Diagnose, repair, and test stand-alone and paralleling generator systems from 100 kW to 2000 kW.
- Perform load bank testing and verification testing.
- Troubleshoot generator controls, PLC-related issues, control panels, voltage regulators, and H panels.
- Diagnose and repair electrical components, including paralleling switchgear, automatic transfer switches, distribution gear, transformers, and service panels.
- Inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot diesel, natural gas, and LP vapor engines.
- Use diagnostic tools and computerized instrumentation to identify electrical and mechanical issues.
- Communicate equipment conditions, repair recommendations, and service updates clearly to customers and internal teams.
- Work independently in the field while following all company safety policies and procedures.
- Participate in overtime, after-hours on-call shifts, and travel as needed.
Required Qualifications
- 3 years of generator repair, diesel engine repair, or power generation industry experience, or equivalent hands-on experience.
- Experience as a field service technician, generator technician, diesel technician, heavy equipment mechanic, or industrial mechanic.
- Strong knowledge of AC and DC electrical systems.
- Strong knowledge of generator operation, controls, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
- Experience troubleshooting and repairing diesel, natural gas, and LP vapor engines.
- Ability to diagnose and repair automatic transfer switches, switchgear, transformers, service panels, and related electrical components.
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Ability to drive large trucks and tow equipment.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, with customers, managers, and team members.
- Ability to work independently in the field.
- Ability to meet all safety requirements and use required safety equipment.
- Ability to maintain consistent attendance and work irregular hours when needed.
- Ability to provide and maintain personal hand tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- OSHA 10 certification.
- Safety training related to field service or electrical/mechanical repair.
- Experience with paralleling systems, PLC troubleshooting, and generator control panels.
- Knowledge of NFPA 110 and life safety generator requirements.
- Military generator experience.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- 401(k) with company contributions.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid vacation, sick time, and personal time off.
- Paid training and certification opportunities.
- Employee assistance program.
- Fuel card.
- Health savings account.
- Parental leave.
- Prescription drug insurance.
- Employee referral program.
Job Details
- Job Type: Full-time
- Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
- Work Location: In person / Field-based
- Schedule: May require overtime, after-hours on-call shifts, and travel.
- Safety-Sensitive Position: Yes
Equal Opportunity Employer
GEN-TECH is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to any protected status under applicable law.
Pay: $32.00 - $39.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Fuel card
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tools provided
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $32 - $39