Generator Field Technician

Foley Equipment is Hiring a Generator Field Technician / Mechanic!

Location: Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Employment Type: Full-Time
Travel: Required (training and support at other locations)
Hourly Base Rate: $27 – $35 per hour

Overview

Foley Equipment, the authorized Caterpillar dealer in Kansas and Northwest Missouri, is seeking a skilled Generator Field Technician / Mechanic to join our Electric Power Generation (EPG) field team.

This role is primarily responsible for troubleshooting, servicing, and repairing power generation systems at customer worksites. If you have strong diesel or generator experience and enjoy hands-on field work, this is an opportunity to grow your technical career with a company that offers structured advancement and industry-leading benefits.

Responsibilities

• Perform all levels of repair and preventative maintenance on power generation assemblies

• Diagnose and troubleshoot generator systems, engines, transfer switches, UPS, and switchgear systems

• Make repair recommendations and complete critical repairs and adjustments

• Conduct generator pre-start and start-ups per manufacturer checklists

• Use resistive load bank equipment for generator testing and repair

• Perform fuel polishing and related system services as needed

• Complete required DOT inspections to ensure service truck safety and compliance

• Work overtime and respond to after-hours calls as workload requires

• Travel for training and assist at other company locations when needed

Requirements

• Knowledge of power generator applications and repair

• General knowledge of hand tools, air tools, and precision measuring instruments

• Ability to read and comprehend specifications, technical manuals, schematics, and service literature

• Class A or Class B CDL required OR ability to obtain one

• Willingness to work overtime and travel as required

Preferred Qualifications (What Will Put You Ahead)

• Experience in diesel mechanics, specifically with power generation equipment

• Stable work history

• Active Class A or Class B CDL

• Strong ability to build positive relationships internally and externally

Benefits

• Company Service Truck

• Tool Reimbursement

• Work Boot Reimbursement

• Prescription Safety Glasses Reimbursement

• Uniforms and Cleaning Services

• Paid Annual Training

• Long-term Incentive Program

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Parental Leave

• Dependent Care Account

• HSA / FSA Options

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Life / AD&D / Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Company Laptop for troubleshooting and ordering parts

• Clearly defined path for technical advancement