Generator Electrician

I’m David and I run Hutton Electric, Heating, and Air. I’m glad you stopped by our hiring page. We started this business in 2015 from our kitchen table and it has grown to be an INC 5000 fastest growing company since. We’re growing and looking for the best and brightest to grow with us.

If you’re looking for a company you can trust your career with that is truly local and invested in their team: look no further. The owners are lifelong residents in our community, with several generations in the trades, and our business is truly family-owned and operated. We have been blessed with many opportunities to work hard and build a team we believe in;

in order to fulfill our mission. That mission is:

Be Hampton Road’s best home service company by providing care, growth, and opportunity ensuring every team member is happy and serve the seven cities, proudly offering a 100% satisfaction guarantee of high-quality residential home services. Hutton’s legacy serves Five Star Rated service to homeowners, business owners, and churches throughout the Tidewater area.

We’re looking for a skilled Generator Electrician to join our growing team. You’ll specialize in standby generator installation, maintenance, and repair
, helping families and businesses stay powered through any outage. You’ll work with top brands like Briggs & Stratton
, Generac
, and Kohler
, and be supported by an experienced team who values safety, precision, and pride in their work.

Job Responsibilities:

• Install, wire, and test residential and light commercial standby generators (air‑cooled and liquid‑cooled systems)

• Perform load calculations and verify proper sizing, grounding, and transfer switch operation

• Troubleshoot and repair generator electrical issues with professionalism and accuracy

• Conduct preventative maintenance and performance testing

• Maintain detailed documentation of work performed and communicate clearly with customers

• Follow all Hutton safety standards and company procedures

Install and/or Upgrade a wide variety of electrical components ranging from generators, rewires, additions, panels, etc..

Provide electrical service and/or repair to customers’ homes, apartments, and businesses

Coordinate with utility service providers and local code officials to ensure proper guidelines are established.

Responsible for adhering to all OSHA safety standards and regulations including the use of proper PPE at all times

Keep truck clean, stocked and accurately inventoried

$35‑$45 an hour plus bonuses

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Valid Virginia Journeyman or Master Electrician license (or equivalent experience)

• 3+ years of residential or generator electrical experience preferred

• Strong understanding of NEC codes
  , transfer switches
  , and standby power systems
  . Factory Training from generator manufacturers is a plus. Generac, Briggs & Stratton, Kohler, Cummins, etc.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

• Customer‑first mindset and a commitment to excellence

Must be highly detail‑oriented due to the nature of the electrical field to ensure safety for fellow technicians, self, and property.

Must be team‑oriented

Ability to communicate effectively with customers and coworkers

Requirements:

A High School diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.

Apprenticeship Certification Preferred but not required

Journeyman License Preferred but not required.

Valid driver’s license, and approved to drive by Company’s insurance carrier.

Willing to work hours outside of normal work schedule and on call schedule

You should apply if:

• 🎓 You love to learn
• 🗣️ You are a master of communication and can explain hard things in a simple way
• 💡 You like to solve people’s problems for them.
• 🔧 You are mechanically inclined
• ⚙️ Your peers describe you as methodical, reliable, and trustworthy.
• 📈 You are self‑motivated and looking for a 6‑figure income career
• 💰 You have worked in an environment where your performance is rewarded financially. Maybe you bartended, or were in sales.

You shouldn't apply if:

• You prefer not talking to customers
• You think that manual labor is for other people
• You are not weather resistant (hot/cold)
• You…