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:

• Complete/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.