Field Service Power Generation Technician

Description

Technical specialist and primary customer support contact to diagnose and execute complex repairs to generators and components at the customer’s site.

We are looking for a talented Field Service Power Generation Technician/Mechanic to join our Distribution Business in San Leandro, CA.

We offer relocation, competitive pay and benefits!

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Completing repair activities on generators or components
• Engaging with customers in a courteous and professional manner
• Perform maintenance/repairs utilizing diagnostic tools
• Maintain detailed records of service
• Adhere to Cummins Health, Safety & Environmental policies
• Ongoing development/certifications on new and existing Cummins products
• Maintain own tools

• Broad mechanical and electrical repair and maintenance abilities.
• High Voltage / Low Voltage experience.
• Advanced experience with electrical repair and maintenance.
• Proficient Diesel Engine experience.
• Advanced troubleshooting and repairs of generators, transfer switches, and auxiliary components.
• Setup, troubleshoot and repair basic paralleling generator systems.
• Understanding switch gear schematics.
• Ability to train Entry/Intermediate Technicians/Mechanics.

Must provide your own tools and must maintain DOT driving eligibility.

Service, troubleshoot and repair Cummins power generations equipment. Familiar with load banking, PM's, emissions controls, start up and commissioning new generators and transfer switches and paralleling. Service area is the San Francisco Bay area.

• A current valid license is required for this role.
• This role requires a 5‑year motor vehicle report, free from major violations.
• This role requires applicant to pass a Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). years driving experience.
• This role is subject to Department of Transportation  regulations including Hours of Service and Electronic Log Booking Device use.
• Federal law requires operators of commercial vehicles to be 21 years of age or older; applicant must be 21 years of age.

Salary rate commensurate with experience. Additional benefits vary between locations and include options such as our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Cash Balance Pension Plan, Medical/Dental/Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Domestic Partners Coverage and a full complement of personal and professional benefits.

Job Service

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category Hybrid

Job Type Technician

Min Salary $54.93

Max Salary $54.93

Application End Date 21-JAN-2026

ReqID 2420842

Relocation Package Yes

At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E‑Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization.

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