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Generator Service Technician

Akron, OH

Do you have over 5 years of diesel generator experience? Are you equally skilled in mechanical and electrical installation and troubleshooting and great at customer service? If so, we should talk. We ...

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Generator Service Technician

Fairfax, VA

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Generator Service Technician

Seattle, WA

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Generator Service Technician

Denver, CO

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How much do generator service jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for generator service in the United States is $22.20, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $24.76 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Generator Service vs Generator Technician?

AspectGenerator ServiceGenerator Technician
CredentialsMay require certifications in generator maintenance and safetyTypically requires technical certifications or vocational training in generator repair
Work EnvironmentPrimarily in industrial, commercial, or power plant settingsIn-field or workshop environments, performing repairs and maintenance
Job FocusPerforming routine maintenance, inspections, and troubleshooting of generatorsDiagnosing issues, repairing, and installing generator systems
Employer & IndustryPower generation, manufacturing, and facilities managementElectrical contractors, power plants, and industrial facilities

Generator Service roles focus on routine maintenance and inspections of generators, ensuring they operate efficiently. Generator Technicians handle repairs, troubleshooting, and installation tasks. While both roles require technical skills and certifications, Generator Service is more maintenance-oriented, whereas Generator Technicians are more involved in diagnosing and fixing complex issues.

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Generator Service Technician

Generator Service Technician

POWER PLUS

Freehold, NJ

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Are you a highly skilled generator service technician or generator diesel mechanic looking for a career with a long-standing, growing company? Are you equally skilled in mechanical and electrical installation and troubleshooting and great at customer service? If so, we should talk.

We are Power Plus! A multi-industry leader in providing power when you need it, where you need it through intelligent and efficient power solutions. We work with Fortune 500 companies across the country such as Amazon, Wal-Mart, Costco, and more. We’ve built a 35-year reputation for excellence through our commitment to developing our people, providing exceptional, relationship-based customer service, and giving back to the community. Our biggest differentiator is the quality of our people, and the working environment we create for them, which really has to be seen to be believed.

Our Generator Service & Maintenance Division is seeking qualified Generator Service Technicians to maintain, troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and test generators ranging from 5 kw to 4000kw while providing best in class service to customers!

Benefits for Generator Service Technicians:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Training and mentoring
  • 401(k) with matching
  • Paid sick leave
  • Paid vacation
  • Competitive salary with overtime and on-call pay available
  • Tool Purchase Program 

Generator Service Technician Responsibilities

  • Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, diagnose, repair and test 5kw – 4000kw generator systems
  • Interact with customers
  • Correctly fill out paperwork
  • Read and apply technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Mechanical and electrical aptitude, with experience in mechanical and electrical fields, particularly with diesel generators.
  • Technical schooling, automotive or transportation fields, commercial, residential electric and or like military experience a plus
  • Willingness to learn and use new technologies.
  • Available to work various shifts, weekend, holidays and on-call pager rotations with occasional out of town travel/overnight stays.
  • Able to safely operate heavy equipment, forklifts, and mobile cranes accordance to OSHA regulations.
  • Certified Journeyman Electrician a plus but not required.

If you’ve always wanted to really make a difference, have your contributions mean something, and work for a place where loyalty, integrity, and hard work still means something, we want to hear from you!
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