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Generator Service Technician
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 4538030
Date Posted: 7/21/2025 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Richmond, VA

Salary: $25 - $40

Job Description

Position Title: Generator Service Technician
Locations: West Palm Beach, FL & North of Richmond, VA
Shift: Monday–Friday, Day Shift. Regional travel required. Some overtime and overnight stays.

Compensation:

Level I: $25–$33/hr (mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting on generators/diesel engines)
Level II: $34–$40/hr (includes Level I skills plus experience with electrical systems, switchgear, load balancing)

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Matching 401(k), Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Wellness Incentive Program, Paid Vacation, Holidays, Personal, Sick, and Parental Leave, Annual Work Boot Program, Company-Supplied Truck, Cell Phone, Credit Card, Uniforms, Rain and Arc Flash Gear, Premium Pay for Generator Techs, Double Time for Emergency Callouts (6 PM – 6 AM)

Requirements:

4+ years of experience with commercial/industrial generators, engines, switchgear, and controllers
Volvo engine experience a plus
20% overnight travel
Valid DOT physical, background check, and drug screen
Strong written and verbal English skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office and Outlook
OEM or EGSA certification preferred

Duties:

Perform operations, startups, preventive and corrective maintenance on generators, switchgear, and battery storage equipment
Repair and service all makes/models of generator sets
Troubleshoot and repair diesel engines: Volvo, Cummins, Detroit Diesel, John Deere, MTU
Diagnose and program switchgear
Perform load bank testing and start-ups
Provide exceptional customer service and complete detailed documentation
Participate in on-call service as needed

Physical Demands: