Road Mechanic – Generator Service

H.O. Penn Machinery

HIRING IMMEDIATELY

Class A Road Mechanic – Generator Service

Poughkeepsie, NY

Pay : $49.18/hour

Benefits :

UNION Shop!

Welfare, pension, annuity, and vacation contributions

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid company holidays

Key qualifications :

Minimum five (5) years’ experience in Electric Power Generation, including troubleshooting and repair of electrical equipment (generator, ATS, switchgear), AC and DC, and diesel engines required

Advanced Electrical troubleshooting skills, breaker testing, paralleling generators, medium/high voltage, transformers, thermal scan (IR Scan) preferred

Clean and valid driver’s license required (this is a road/field service position)

Must be computer proficient to be able to run diagnostic software and prepare service communications

Must have strong communication and self-management skills

Must be open to working overtime, including evenings, holidays, and weekends as needed

OSHA-30 Card, preferred

Responsibilities:

Successfully provide service of recognized superior value.

Critical Tasks:

Troubleshoot electrical problems

Troubleshoot mechanical problems

Efficiently utilize resources to correct problems

Document steps taken to correct problems

Maximize the efficient use of service and repair procedures to provide fast, accurate service and minimize unnecessary expense.

Critical Tasks:

Plan proper repair procedures for efficiency

Efficiently utilize tooling and technical resources

Continually improve key processes

Effectively communicate status of repair work with supervisor

Effectively communicate with customers.

Critical Tasks:

Represent the company in a positive, professional manner

Communicate customers’ options to correct current problems

Advise customer of cost of repair and collect payment as required

Successfully contribute toward a culture of safety through completion of all safety initiatives and demonstrating safe work habits.

Critical Tasks:

C omplete/attend all safety meetings, computer-based safety trainings, safety audits, and other safety trainings as assigned

Work in a proactive, safe manner in compliance with all safety practices, policies, and training

Immediately resolve and/or report all safety issues to supervisor

Maintain a clean and safe work area in compliance with all Contamination Control Initiatives

Qualifications:

Minimum five (5) years’ experience in Electric Power Generation, including troubleshooting and repair of electrical equipment (generator, ATS, switchgear), AC and DC, and diesel engines required

Advanced Electrical troubleshooting skills, breaker testing, paralleling generators, medium/high voltage, transformers, thermal scan (IR Scan) preferred

Clean and valid driver’s license required (this is a road/field service position)

Must be computer proficient to be able to run diagnostic software and prepare service communication

Must have strong communication and self-management skills

Must be open to working overtime, including evenings, holidays, and weekends as needed

OSHA-30 Card, preferred

Physical Requirements:

Standing and walking

Lifting (up to 60lbs.)

Carrying (up to 50lbs.)

Push/pull (up to 80lbs.)

Sitting, rotation and forward bending (sitting and standing)

Hand coordination and reaching

Grip (30lbs. with both hands, 80lbs. with preferred/single hand)

Foot pedal operation

Climbing stairs and ladders

Crawling, low work (kneeling), and awkward positioning

Outdoor work (as required)

Wearing 10-20lbs. of protective clothing, including fire resistant clothing, welding helmet/shield, & ANSI-rated protective footwear (as required)

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender or gender status, disability, genetic information, otherwise qualified disabled or veteran status, or any other protected class as designated by Federal, State and/or local law.