What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electric Power Generation Service Manager position at Thompson Machinery?
EPG Service Manager
About Us
Looking for more than just a job? At Thompson Machinery, we’ve been powering progress since 1944. We are the go-to Caterpillar dealer for Middle and West Tennessee and North Mississippi. Come join a team where our mission is simple: deliver smart solutions, build lasting partnerships, strengthen the communities we call home and invest in your growth.
What You Will You Do
The EPG Service Manager is responsible for managing all skilled service mechanics/technicians and support staff at the designated location. Assigns work & directs staff to ensure that safe, appropriate, and efficient repairs are performed. Interacts with customers and other supervisors regarding service progress.
Responsibilities
We all have different backgrounds, yet we all use our unique contributions to provide the highest quality of service.
Basic Qualifications:
At Thompson Machinery, we believe that great benefits are more than just perks— they’re essential for employee well-being and success. We’ve designed a benefits package that goes beyond the ordinary, ensuring that our team members thrive both personally and professionally. Here’s an overview of our benefits, including some that set us apart from our competitors.
The Basics
Compensation for this position will be commensurate with candidate experience and background.
Thompson Machinery is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.
Listing is current as of Mar 26, 2026 05:45 PM
About Us
Looking for more than just a job? At Thompson Machinery, we’ve been powering progress since 1944. We are the go-to Caterpillar dealer for Middle and West Tennessee and North Mississippi. Come join a team where our mission is simple: deliver smart solutions, build lasting partnerships, strengthen the communities we call home and invest in your growth.
What You Will You Do
The EPG Service Manager is responsible for managing all skilled service mechanics/technicians and support staff at the designated location. Assigns work & directs staff to ensure that safe, appropriate, and efficient repairs are performed. Interacts with customers and other supervisors regarding service progress.
Responsibilities
- Assigns work within company facilities and at remote field locations, aiding technicians in prioritizing and locating field service customers.
- Coordinates contact with technicians to support parts availability and parts orders, timely completion of work orders, and development of work schedules.
- Interacts with individual and commercial equipment customers and with company Product Support leadership regarding service status.
- Conduct annual performance reviews for assigned operational unit.
- Investigate & document events of work-related Injury and/or property damages.
- Maintain effective work, vacation and training scheduled for assigned staff.
- Submit accurate time records related to work performed and/or hours worked.
- Respond to customer inquiries related to service.
We all have different backgrounds, yet we all use our unique contributions to provide the highest quality of service.
Basic Qualifications:
- High school diploma required, college and/or technical education preferred.
- Service Technician training and/or equipment service and maintenance training through accredited technical schools, equipment dealerships or manufacturer factory training preferred.
- Five or more years of previous hands-on equipment diagnostics and advanced troubleshooting experience working on Caterpillar construction equipment.
- Able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and on-call hours as required.
- Demonstrated professionalism, integrity, adaptability, and a strong customer service focus.
- A sense of urgency and self-initiative, and the personal drive for success.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Must be able to travel as required for meetings and training (less than 15%).
At Thompson Machinery, we believe that great benefits are more than just perks— they’re essential for employee well-being and success. We’ve designed a benefits package that goes beyond the ordinary, ensuring that our team members thrive both personally and professionally. Here’s an overview of our benefits, including some that set us apart from our competitors.
The Basics
- Various medical plan options, including a no-cost option
- Vision and dental insurance
- Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employer-paid basic life insurance
- 401k matching
- Profit Sharing
- 8 paid holidays annually
- Initially up to 15 days of Paid Time Off annually with increase after five years of service
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Competitive pay
- Exposure to world-class CAT training and development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Tool Purchase Assistance to buy high-quality tools at deep discounts
- Annual stipend toward the purchase of work boots
- Company Incentive Bonus Program
- Paid Veteran holiday annually to all service members
- Training and Development programs
- Work uniforms and professional cleaning services
- Financial Wellness programs
Compensation for this position will be commensurate with candidate experience and background.
Thompson Machinery is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.
Listing is current as of Mar 26, 2026 05:45 PM