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Remote Generator Technician jobs

12 open positions in the United States, newest first.

Generator technicians install, maintain and repair standby and prime power generators and their transfer switches at commercial, industrial and residential sites. They are responsible for keeping backup power systems ready to start when utility power fails, which means scheduled maintenance, load testing, troubleshooting and emergency repair.

About the Generator Technician role

What the work looks like

  • Perform scheduled maintenance on diesel and gas generator sets, including oil, filters, coolant and batteries.
  • Diagnose engine, alternator and control faults using multimeters, diagnostic software and wiring schematics.
  • Test and repair automatic transfer switches and verify that the system transfers load correctly.
  • Carry out load bank tests and record readings to confirm the unit performs to rating.
  • Complete service reports and parts requests on a tablet and explain findings to the site contact.

What employers ask for

  • Diesel and gaseous engine mechanical repair
  • Electrical troubleshooting of AC and DC systems
  • Reading wiring diagrams and control schematics
  • Generator manufacturer training or EGSA certification
  • Valid driver's license and clean driving record
  • Safe work around high voltage and fuel

Doing this job remotely

This is hands-on field work and cannot be done from a computer. Listings described as remote usually mean the technician is dispatched from home in a company service vehicle to sites across a territory instead of reporting to a shop. Expect to live within the service area and take part in an on-call rotation for outages.

Where it comes from and where it leads

Technicians commonly come from diesel mechanics, the electrical trade or military power generation specialties. Experience leads to lead or master technician, field service supervisor, service manager, or technical trainer and sales roles for power systems.