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Generator Technician, Service Operations
Job Code
09009
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Job Family
Service Operations
HSE Status
Safety-Sensitive
About Mesa Power Solutions
Mesa Power Solutions is a fast-growing U.S. manufacturer delivering reliable, responsible power systems to industrial markets nationwide. We engineer and build advanced, sound-attenuated, temperature-controlled generator sets designed to perform in the toughest environments. Backed by industry-leading service and real-time telemetry technology, we give our customers the confidence and visibility they need to keep critical operations running.
At Mesa, people come first. We are committed to building a workplace where employees feel safe, respected, and valued and where performance, accountability, and professional growth are recognized and rewarded. Our A.D.A.P.T. values drive everything we do. We are:
Action-Oriented. Disciplined. Accountable. Passionate. Trustworthy.
What We Offer
- Competitive base pay
- 401(k) plan
- Generous paid time off — including vacation, holidays, parental leave, and bereavement
- 100% employer-paid Health, Dental, and Vision insurance for employees and their dependents
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage
- Critical Illness and Accident insurance
- Annual Evaluations with the opportunity for a pay increase based on performance
We invest in our people because they are the foundation of our success.
Employment Requirements
Safety is a core value at Mesa. Positions identified as safety-sensitive require initial drug screening as a condition of employment, and employees in those roles may be subject to random testing in accordance with company policy.
If you’re ready to do meaningful work, grow professionally, and be part of a team that’s powering critical industries nationwide, this is your opportunity.
Join Mesa Power Solutions and help us build the future of reliable power.
Job Summary
The Generator Technician, Service Operations provides technical expertise as part of a team for the repair and maintenance of natural gas-powered generators and other supporting equipment. Generator Technician, Service Operations develops, refines, and optimizes maintenance programs to reduce generator fleet costs and maximize its reliability. Our Generator Technician, Service Operations develop and document maintenance procedures to maintain the Mesa standard across field offices. This allows Mesa to provide a uniform and superior customer service experience. Further, the Generator Technician, Service Operations collaborates with our engineering and manufacturing teams on product improvements, new product development for Mesa to maintain our unmatched industry leadership in natural gas power generation.
Essential Duties
- Performs maintenance services on Mesa units in accordance with the Mesa standard.
- Maintains units records by thoroughly recoding service/repair tasks and parts used.
- Troubleshoot problems and resolve in a timely manner.
- Provides superior customer service.
- Verifies and ensures Mesa units serviceability by following service checklists.
- Updates professional knowledge through constant study of Mesa units.
- Maintains the Mesa standard in all aspects of job responsibilities.
- Performs all duties in a safe and effective manner according to the company's policies and procedures.
- Maintain clean and organized work environments at all times.
- Transmits information and documents with computer and phone.
- Maintains professional personal appearance.
- Helps provide a positive team spirit daily.
- All other duties assigned.
Education
Required
- High School or GED
Preferred
- Vocational / Technical degree with an engine or mechanical focus.
- 4 Year / Bachelors Degree in a related field from an accredited university.
Experience
Required
1 year of experience operating 3/4 – 1-ton service trucks.
1 year of trailer pulling experience.
Preferred
2 years of related experience.
Honorably discharged service veterans are preferred.
Certifications, Licenses & Registrations
Required
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.
- Must be able to pass and complete the Mesa Generator Technician course within 6 months of employment.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Understanding and familiarity of basic hand tools.
- Understanding of standard and metric systems.
- Understanding of electricity and associated hazards, preferred.
- Proficient with engine troubleshooting tools including Engine Control Modules and gaseous fuel systems, preferred.
- Mesa unit maintenance procedures and standards.
- Basic mechanical and electrical repair methods.
- Safety protocols and company policies.
- Recordkeeping and documentation practices.
- Troubleshooting techniques and diagnostic tools.
- Customer service principles.
- Use of digital tools for communication and documentation.
- Performing routine and complex maintenance and repairs.
- Accurately documenting service and parts usage.
- Identifying, diagnosing, and resolving mechanical issues.
- Providing professional, customer-focused service.
- Using service checklists to ensure unit readiness.
- Maintaining organized and safe work environments.
- Communicating clearly via phone and computer.
- Working effectively as part of a team.
- Follow company standards and service procedures consistently.
- Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
- Learn and apply technical information specific to Mesa units.
- Manage time efficiently and prioritize tasks.
- Adapt to changing service needs or priorities.
- Contribute positively to team morale and workplace culture.
- Work independently while supporting team goals.
- Must be able to fluently speak, write, and read in English.
Culture Expectations
- Action-oriented: Self-motivated, problem solver, takes initiative when issues arise, acting quickly and responding accordingly.
- Disciplined: Focused, consistently following through with dedication to achieve high standards even when no one is watching.
- Accountable: Takes ownership and accountability for your actions, good and bad.
- Passionate: Passionate about what they do and who they work for, by bringing enthusiasm and commitment to every task and team.
- Trustworthy: Reliable and honest, building confidence through integrity and consistent performance.
Physical Demands
Constant
- Seeing (Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus)
- Hearing
- Use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel
Frequent
- Sitting
- Standing
- Walking or moving throughout facility
- Driving
- Talking
- Bending or stooping
- Squatting or crouching
- Reaching
- Kneeling
- Pushing
- Pulling
- Occasionally required to walk and climb or balance
Working Conditions
Frequent
- May be exposed to hazardous chemicals and gases.
- Travel to and from customer job sites in company service truck.
- Outdoors
- Work in extreme cold and/or heat.
Equipment & Software
- Personal tools (tool list will be provided if hired)
- Computer
- Phone
- Microsoft applications
Additional Job Requirements
- Willing to consent to and pass a background check and drug screening.
- Must be able to pass a WorkSTEPS physical.
- Willingness to work flexible hours including occasional evenings and weekends as required.
- Willing to travel occasionally.
- Possess a customer focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- None
Mesa Power Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status. EOE/M/F/D/V
Generator Technician, Service Operations
Job Code
09009
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Job Family
Service Operations
HSE Status
Safety-Sensitive
About Mesa Power Solutions
Mesa Power Solutions is a fast-growing U.S. manufacturer delivering reliable, responsible power systems to industrial markets nationwide. We engineer and build advanced, sound-attenuated, temperature-controlled generator sets designed to perform in the toughest environments. Backed by industry-leading service and real-time telemetry technology, we give our customers the confidence and visibility they need to keep critical operations running.
At Mesa, people come first. We are committed to building a workplace where employees feel safe, respected, and valued and where performance, accountability, and professional growth are recognized and rewarded. Our A.D.A.P.T. values drive everything we do. We are:
Action-Oriented. Disciplined. Accountable. Passionate. Trustworthy.
What We Offer
- Competitive base pay
- 401(k) plan
- Generous paid time off — including vacation, holidays, parental leave, and bereavement
- 100% employer-paid Health, Dental, and Vision insurance for employees and their dependents
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage
- Critical Illness and Accident insurance
- Annual Evaluations with the opportunity for a pay increase based on performance
We invest in our people because they are the foundation of our success.
Employment Requirements
Safety is a core value at Mesa. Positions identified as safety-sensitive require initial drug screening as a condition of employment, and employees in those roles may be subject to random testing in accordance with company policy.
If you’re ready to do meaningful work, grow professionally, and be part of a team that’s powering critical industries nationwide, this is your opportunity.
Join Mesa Power Solutions and help us build the future of reliable power.
Job Summary
The Generator Technician, Service Operations provides technical expertise as part of a team for the repair and maintenance of natural gas-powered generators and other supporting equipment. Generator Technician, Service Operations develops, refines, and optimizes maintenance programs to reduce generator fleet costs and maximize its reliability. Our Generator Technician, Service Operations develop and document maintenance procedures to maintain the Mesa standard across field offices. This allows Mesa to provide a uniform and superior customer service experience. Further, the Generator Technician, Service Operations collaborates with our engineering and manufacturing teams on product improvements, new product development for Mesa to maintain our unmatched industry leadership in natural gas power generation.
Essential Duties
- Performs maintenance services on Mesa units in accordance with the Mesa standard.
- Maintains units records by thoroughly recoding service/repair tasks and parts used.
- Troubleshoot problems and resolve in a timely manner.
- Provides superior customer service.
- Verifies and ensures Mesa units serviceability by following service checklists.
- Updates professional knowledge through constant study of Mesa units.
- Maintains the Mesa standard in all aspects of job responsibilities.
- Performs all duties in a safe and effective manner according to the company's policies and procedures.
- Maintain clean and organized work environments at all times.
- Transmits information and documents with computer and phone.
- Maintains professional personal appearance.
- Helps provide a positive team spirit daily.
- All other duties assigned.
Education
Required
- High School or GED
Preferred
- Vocational / Technical degree with an engine or mechanical focus.
- 4 Year / Bachelors Degree in a related field from an accredited university.
Experience
Required
1 year of experience operating 3/4 – 1-ton service trucks.
1 year of trailer pulling experience.
Preferred
2 years of related experience.
Honorably discharged service veterans are preferred.
Certifications, Licenses & Registrations
Required
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.
- Must be able to pass and complete the Mesa Generator Technician course within 6 months of employment.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Understanding and familiarity of basic hand tools.
- Understanding of standard and metric systems.
- Understanding of electricity and associated hazards, preferred.
- Proficient with engine troubleshooting tools including Engine Control Modules and gaseous fuel systems, preferred.
- Mesa unit maintenance procedures and standards.
- Basic mechanical and electrical repair methods.
- Safety protocols and company policies.
- Recordkeeping and documentation practices.
- Troubleshooting techniques and diagnostic tools.
- Customer service principles.
- Use of digital tools for communication and documentation.
- Performing routine and complex maintenance and repairs.
- Accurately documenting service and parts usage.
- Identifying, diagnosing, and resolving mechanical issues.
- Providing professional, customer-focused service.
- Using service checklists to ensure unit readiness.
- Maintaining organized and safe work environments.
- Communicating clearly via phone and computer.
- Working effectively as part of a team.
- Follow company standards and service procedures consistently.
- Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
- Learn and apply technical information specific to Mesa units.
- Manage time efficiently and prioritize tasks.
- Adapt to changing service needs or priorities.
- Contribute positively to team morale and workplace culture.
- Work independently while supporting team goals.
- Must be able to fluently speak, write, and read in English.
Culture Expectations
- Action-oriented: Self-motivated, problem solver, takes initiative when issues arise, acting quickly and responding accordingly.
- Disciplined: Focused, consistently following through with dedication to achieve high standards even when no one is watching.
- Accountable: Takes ownership and accountability for your actions, good and bad.
- Passionate: Passionate about what they do and who they work for, by bringing enthusiasm and commitment to every task and team.
- Trustworthy: Reliable and honest, building confidence through integrity and consistent performance.
Physical Demands
Constant
- Seeing (Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus)
- Hearing
- Use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel
Frequent
- Sitting
- Standing
- Walking or moving throughout facility
- Driving
- Talking
- Bending or stooping
- Squatting or crouching
- Reaching
- Kneeling
- Pushing
- Pulling
- Occasionally required to walk and climb or balance
Working Conditions
Frequent
- May be exposed to hazardous chemicals and gases.
- Travel to and from customer job sites in company service truck.
- Outdoors
- Work in extreme cold and/or heat.
Equipment & Software
- Personal tools (tool list will be provided if hired)
- Computer
- Phone
- Microsoft applications
Additional Job Requirements
- Willing to consent to and pass a background check and drug screening.
- Must be able to pass a WorkSTEPS physical.
- Willingness to work flexible hours including occasional evenings and weekends as required.
- Willing to travel occasionally.
- Possess a customer focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- None
Mesa Power Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status. EOE/M/F/D/V
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Who's Hiring
- Generac Power Systems33
- Yancey Bros9
- W.W. Williams Company9
- Pearce Services8
- PowerSecure8
Top Industries Hiring
- Energy
- Agriculture & Farming
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in generator technician jobs.
- Two or more years of hands-on experience servicing diesel or natural gas generators
- Proficiency diagnosing electrical and mechanical faults using multimeters and diagnostic software
- Valid driver's license with the ability to travel to customer sites as needed
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification and working knowledge of lockout/tagout procedures
- Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics and generator control panel diagrams
- Manufacturer training or certification from Kohler, Generac, Cummins, or Caterpillar is preferred
Tips for Your Generator Technician Job Search
Tailor your resume to generator specs
List the generator brands you've serviced by name, such as Kohler, Generac, Cummins, or Caterpillar, along with the kilowatt ranges you've worked on. Hiring managers scan for exact equipment familiarity before they read anything else.
Highlight your EGSA or EGSA-equivalent credentials
Many employers filter applicants by certification before reviewing experience. If you hold an EGSA Certified Service Technician credential or a manufacturer-specific certification, put it in your resume header, not buried in a skills section at the bottom.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists generator technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name load bank testing
Job listings that mention load bank testing or paralleling switchgear are almost always for commercial or industrial sites with higher pay and more complex work. Filtering for those terms quickly separates mission-critical roles from residential service calls.
Prepare a troubleshooting example for every interview
Interviewers for generator technician roles routinely ask you to walk through a real diagnostic scenario. Have a specific story ready that covers how you identified the fault, what test equipment you used, and how you resolved it without taking the unit offline unnecessarily.
Negotiate shift differential and on-call pay separately
Generator technician roles frequently include emergency dispatch and overnight on-call rotations. Ask about on-call compensation and standby pay rates as a distinct line item during offer discussions, not lumped into base pay.
Generator Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most generator technicians?
Generac Power Systems, Yancey Bros, and W.W. Williams Company are hiring the most generator technicians right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Florida, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially strong from companies that service hospitals, data centers, and large commercial facilities with standby power requirements.
How many generator technician jobs are remote?
About 22% of generator technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most of the role is hands-on and site-based. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are technical support, warranty documentation review, and remote monitoring of generator control systems for large fleet operators.
How do you become a generator technician?
Start by completing a certificate or associate degree program in diesel technology, electrical systems, or industrial maintenance. Pursue an apprenticeship or entry-level field technician role to build hands-on hours servicing generators. Earn manufacturer-specific training from brands like Kohler or Cummins, and work toward an EGSA certification to validate your skills to employers looking for credentialed candidates.
Can you get hired as a generator technician with little experience?
Yes, employers in this field regularly hire candidates with limited direct generator experience if you bring transferable skills from diesel mechanics, HVAC, industrial electrical work, or the military. Highlight any exposure to engine troubleshooting, control panels, or electrical schematics. Entry-level field helper roles and manufacturer training programs are the most common paths in for candidates building their first years of experience.
What does the generator technician interview process look like?
Most interviews start with a phone screen focused on your equipment background and certifications. An in-person or video interview follows, where you'll walk through a diagnostic scenario or describe how you've handled a specific fault in the field. Some employers include a practical skills assessment or a ride-along with a senior technician before extending an offer, particularly for roles servicing critical power infrastructure.
Where can I find and apply to generator technician jobs?
You can find and apply to generator technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. The listings cover roles at every experience level, from field helper to lead technician, across industries including utilities, construction, and healthcare. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to each listing from the page.
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