Rental Generator Engine Technician

Rental Generator Engine Technician

At Loftin, we provide certainty in an uncertain world by delivering reliable generator power solutions our customers can count on. Family owned and operated for nearly 50 years, we've built a legacy on relationships, problem-solving, and doing things the Loftin way — with consistency, integrity, and a people-first mindset. We're not just providing an elite experience in power – we're empowering people.

Our team is family-focused, growth-minded, and driven to provide solutions that last by developing people who never stop learning. When you join Loftin, you become part of something bigger — a community dedicated to powering progress and shaping a more dependable future.

The Rental Generator Engine Technician I is responsible for performing power generation equipment planned maintenance, basic corrective maintenance and basic start-up testing as assigned. In addition, this position is responsible for preparing written estimates for recommended corrective repairs noted during any service and submitting to Service Admin for submission to the customer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Transport parts and tools to worksites.
• Perform basic power generation equipment preventive maintenance as per prescribed written procedures.
• Prepare basic corrective maintenance recommended repair quotes.
• Research parts and service literature required to perform basic corrective maintenance.
• Utilize service manuals and electrical diagrams to diagnose and repair basic generator failures.
• Perform basic power generation corrective maintenance.
• Perform and assist technicians in diagnostic testing, pulling cable, carrying tools and other items.
• Ability and willingness to travel as required and respond to emergency calls.
• Clearly and concisely document all work and repairs completed by following all documentation procedures as instructed.
• Perform basic start-up testing of power generation equipment as per written procedures.
• Perform resistive load bank testing of power generation equipment.
• Provide and maintain personal hand tools and meters required to perform basic job functions.
• Other duties as required

Qualifications/Experience/Education/Skills :

• One year certificate from college or technical school or three to six months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have some type of formal power generation or engine training from either a technical training program, OEM Equipment Training Course or Military Training.
• Exceptional customer service skills and problem solving in a fast-paced service environment.
• Excellent computer skills MS Office. Familiar with Wennsoft Mobile Tech and Kohler Site Tech a plus
• Excellent written/verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must be a team player, detail-orientated, and flexible.
• Self-starter and able to work with limited supervision.
• Must be able to pass a background investigation and drug screen.

Competencies/Attributes:

• Strong communication skills, to include written, oral and active listening; clear and persuasive in negative or positive situations; asks relevant questions to get clarification; conveys thoughts and ideas in a concise manner; responds well to questions and feedback; demonstrates group participation skills.
• Builds and maintains strong working relationships with customers (internal and/or external) and coworkers; establishes confidence and shares knowledge with others.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; contributes to building a positive team environment; supports everyone's efforts to succeed; recognizes accomplishments of other team members.
• Does what it takes to get the job done for the customer and/or team; nimble, adaptable, resilient, and a bit entrepreneurial; demonstrates learning agility when further developing technical, functional, and interpersonal skills.
• Resourceful problem solver; uncompromising customer service inside the organization and out; never get complacent.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to…