Generator Technician

About the role

The City of Cedar Park seeks a skilled and experienced Generator Technician to join our dynamic team. This position is essential for ensuring the reliability and readiness of emergency electrical generator systems across the city.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, tests, troubleshoots, and repairs emergency electrical generators and associated automatic transfer switches.
• Performs scheduled generator exercise runs and operational tests to verify equipment readiness and proper operation.
• Performs preventive maintenance on assigned generators, including tune-ups, power-downs, oil sampling and changes, filter replacement, battery checks, and other manufacturer-recommended maintenance.
• Performs generator loading and load-bank testing as required and documents test results and equipment condition.
• Maintains accurate service histories and electronic records for assigned generators, including preventive maintenance, exercise dates and run times, testing, repairs, and other equipment information.
• Inspects generators and related equipment to identify deficiencies, potential failures, and required corrective maintenance.
• Collaborates with the Utility Foreman to maintain adequate inventories of generator repair parts, materials, and supplies.
• Assists other sections of the Pump and Motor Controls Department with maintenance and operational activities as assigned.
• Responds to emergency conditions and participates in special task force activities during floods, storms, hurricanes, power outages, extreme cold weather, and other emergencies.
• Completes work orders, inspection reports, maintenance records, testing documentation, and other required records accurately and timely.
• Maintains clean, organized, and safe work areas and properly stores tools, equipment, and materials.
• Communicates equipment status, deficiencies, repair requirements, and safety concerns to the Utility Foreman and appropriate City personnel.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of experience inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, testing, or repairing emergency electrical generators or related electrical/mechanical equipment.
• Valid state-issued driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of emergency electrical generator systems, including diesel-powered and standby generator systems.
• Basic electrical and mechanical principles applicable to generator operation and maintenance.
• Preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and repair practices for generator systems.
• Electrical safety practices, lockout/tagout procedures, and safe work practices around energized equipment.
• Safe operation of hand tools, power tools, electrical testing equipment, and related maintenance equipment.
• Computer operations, electronic recordkeeping, data entry, word processing, spreadsheets, and work-order systems.

Skills

• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, fuel, cooling, starting, charging, and control-system problems.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical instructions.
• Use hand tools, power tools, electrical testing equipment, and other equipment safely and effectively.
• Maintain accurate and timely records and documentation.
• Follow written and verbal instructions and established procedures.
• Prioritize work and respond effectively to emergency conditions.
• Recognize unsafe conditions and take appropriate action.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors, vendors, other City employees, and the general public.
• Work independently with limited supervision while exercising sound judgment.

Benefits

The City of Cedar Park offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Group medical, dental, life insurance, and long-term disability programs.
• Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) retirement options.
• Paid vacation time, deferred compensation, and educational assistance.

For more details, please refer to the City of Cedar Park website.