Generator Technician - Level 2

Level:
Experienced

Job Location:
Galt - Galt, CA

Salary Range: $34.00 - $50.00 Hourly

Who We Are:

Bay City Electric Works (BCEW) is a family-owned business founded in 1932 and has been a KOHLER distributor for over 50 years. Our vision is to Develop Powerful People to be #1 in Power. We aim to become the go-to generator systems supplier in California, Nevada, and Hawaii, building a winning team of experts committed to providing total power solutions to our customers.

Bay City Electric Works is hiring for a Level 2 or 3 Generator Technician for our Sacramento/San Francisco Bay Area market to repair, commission, troubleshoot, and maintain industrial generators.

• Provide exceptional customer service to all BCEW customers
• Perform engine repairs and conduct electrical troubleshooting; diagnose and assess electrical problems using electrical schematics
• Perform repairs, diagnostic procedures, and regularly scheduled maintenance on generators of all sizes
• Perform start-up of new generator units of all sizes, working closely with our Project Management team
• Perform load bank or other necessary testing
• Document all tests and findings from 85-point inspections to provide feedback to customers
• Assist other technicians, train junior team members, or learn from more experienced technicians
• Gather and present information to customers on work performed and/or needed repairs
• Provide end user training, as necessary, on how to operate equipment
• Maintain compliance with all applicable safety and environmental policies and procedures

This is a non-exempt, hourly position which is eligible for overtime pay. Work hours are typically 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Technicians may be required to work after standard business hours and/or during the weekend to meet customer needs. Technicians can expect to be placed on the on-call rotation schedule (approximately once every five to six weeks) and will receive compensation for being on-call and for work on after-hours service calls.

• High school diploma, GED, or related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of 18 months - 5 years of experience working on generators of all sizes, especially hands-on experience with generators 500KW and larger
• Engine and mechanical system knowledge and skills diagnosing generator issues required
• Knowledge of generator control systems required
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to meet deadlines and make critical decisions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to maintain a driving record capable of maintaining a Class C license;
  Class A or B license is a plus, but not required
• Willing to travel, sometimes overnight or for week-long factory training
• Computer literate in MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Flexible team player

We believe in an ALWAYS ON environment whereby power is accessible to all. We believe in developing our team to become experts in generators and power systems to ensure zero downtime for our customers.

• Competitive Pay: $34 - $50/hour dependent upon experience
• Service Vehicle provided by the company; ability to take home each night
• Continued training and development:
  Access to Factory Certified Training with Kohler, as well as support for EGSA certification
• Health & Wellness: medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, employee assistance program and pet insurance.
• Work/Life Balance: generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
• Support: 401(k) savings plan with company contributions, tuition reimbursement and training for professional development.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. All prospective employees will be subject to our pre-employment background screening process following acceptance of a job offer, including criminal background check, driving records, as well as education and work experience verification, depending on the position.

We are a drug-free workplace and this role is a Safety Sensitive position; drug and alcohol testing will be conducted as part of the post-employment offer process and participation in our random testing program will be a condition of employment.

Bay City Electric Works is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity and/or expression, Veteran status or other status protected by law.