Job Details

Job Location
Galt - Galt, CA

Position Type
Full Time

Education Level
High School/GED

Salary Range
$32.00 - $60.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage
Road Warrior

Job Category
Skilled Labor - Trades

Description

Bay City Electric Works is hiring a Generator Technician to work on our Commissioning Team, assisting with the start-up process for 600KW generators and larger.

Who We Are

Bay City Electric Works (BCEW) is a family-owned business which was founded in 1932 and has been a KOHLER distributor for 60 years. Our vision is to Develop Powerful People to be #1 in Power. We have aligned our vision with our goal to become the go to generator systems supplier in California, Nevada, and Hawaii. As such, we are building a winning team of experts who are committed to providing total power solutions to our customers.

What We Do

The Bay City Electric Works team provides generator, air compression, and engine solutions for life's power needs. Offering quality brands like KOHLER® and Doosan, our experts provide solutions for data centers, water & sewer districts, healthcare facilities, utilities, military bases, hi-rise buildings, hi-tech, bio-tech, pharmaceutical, government, airports, retail, manufacturing, casinos, and residences.

Our Power Generation Service Technicians set-up, install, repair and maintain industrial and residential generators. This individual will help with construction of generator enclosures, and all aspects of set up and start up for large industrial generators in Reno, Nevada and surrounding areas. We offer manufacturer level training opportunities and support professional growth for our technicians, including compensation based on experience level.

• Provide exceptional customer service to all BCEW customers
• Perform regularly scheduled maintenance and diagnostic procedures on generators of all sizes
• Perform load bank testing
• Perform generator preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs
• Document all tests and findings from 85-point inspections to provide feedback to customers
• Perform engine repairs and conduct electrical troubleshooting; diagnose and assess electrical problems using electrical schematics
• Assist other technicians, train junior team members or learn from more experienced technicians
• Gather and present information to customers on work performed and/or needed repairs
• Provide end user training, as necessary, on how to operate equipment
• Maintain compliance with all applicable safety and environmental policies and procedures

This is a non-exempt, hourly position which is eligible for overtime pay. Work hours are normally 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, however overtime will sometimes be required to help meet deadlines or important milestones for our customers. Technicians may occasionally be required to work after standard business hours and/or during the weekend to meet customer needs.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• High school diploma, general education degree (GED), or related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Engine and mechanical system knowledge is required
• Knowledge of generator control systems is a plus, but not required
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to meet deadlines and make critical decisions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Maintain a driving record meeting our insurability standards; Defensive and Courteous Driving skills
• Willing to travel, sometimes over night or for week-long factory training
• Computer literate in MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Flexible team player
• Ability to absorb mechanical information and apply it
• Eagerness to learn from more experienced team members
• Focus on quality work and customer satisfaction

What We Believe

We believe in an ALWAYS ON environment whereby power is accessible to all. We believe in developing our team to become experts in generators and power systems to ensure zero downtime for our customers. We celebrate shared values, a shared vision, and a shared mission. Our Core Values:

• Demonstrate family values and embrace diversity
• Understand the value of reputation and relationship
• Keep our Customers at the venter of all we do
• Exhibit modesty and humility alongside confidence
• Accept challenge and make it happen
• Embrace BCEW Team's "Always On and Always Safe" environment

Bay City Electric Works takes great pride in our ability to back up our product offerings and we believe in investing in our people, providing them with development opportunities and the resources necessary to sustain a first-class level of support.

What you will enjoy

As a BCEW team member, you will enjoy a total compensation package that includes competitive pay and benefits.

• Health & Wellness: medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, employee assistance program and pet insurance.
• Competitive Pay & Growth opportunities: Pay range for this role is $32 - $60 per hour, dependent on experience
• Work/Life Balance: generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
• Support: 401(k) savings plan with company contributions, tuition reimbursement and training for professional development.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. All prospective employees will be subject to our pre-employment background screening process following acceptance of a job offer, including criminal background check, driving records, as well as education and work experience verification, depending on the position.

We are a drug free workplace; drug and alcohol testing will be conducted as part of the post-employment offer process.

Bay City Electric Works is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity and/or expression, Veteran status or other status protected by law.