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Power Generation Field Service Technician

CompanyCummins
LocationSummerville
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 3, 2026
About The Company
At Cummins, we empower everyone to grow their careers through meaningful work, building inclusive and equitable teams, coaching, development and opportunities to make a difference. Across our entire organization, you'll find engineers, developers, and technicians who are innovating, designing, testing, and building. You'll also find accountants, marketers, as well as manufacturing, quality and supply chain specialists who are working with technology that's just as innovative and advanced. From your first day at Cummins, we’re focused on understanding your talents, current skills and future goals – and creating a plan to get you there. Your journey begins with planning your development and connecting to diverse experiences designed to spur innovation. From our internships to our senior leadership roles, we attract, hire and reward the best and brightest from around the world and look to them for new ideas and fresh perspectives. Learn more about #LifeAtCummins at cummins.com/careers.
About the Role

We are looking for a talented Field Service Power Generation Technician / Mechanic to join our Distribution Business in Summerville, SC

 

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

 

  • Completing repair activities on generators or components 

  • Engaging with customers in a courteous and professional manner

  • Perform maintenance/repairs utilizing diagnostic tools

  • Maintain detailed records of service

  • Adhere to Cummins Health, Safety & Environmental policies

  • Ongoing development/certifications on new and existing Cummins products

  • Maintain own tools

Responsibilities

In order to be successful in this role you will need the following:

  • Broad mechanical and electrical repair and maintenance abilities.

  • High Voltage / Low Voltage experience.

  • Capable of electrical repair and maintenance with minimal supervision – hands on exposure to working on power generation products.

  • Primarily engaged in preventative maintenance or basic repairs/diagnostics on generators.

  • Basic Diesel Engine experience.

  • Ability to work independently.

 

Compensation and Benefits Base

Salary rate commensurate with experience. Additional benefits vary between locations and include options such as our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Cash Balance Pension Plan, Medical/Dental/Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Domestic Partners Coverage and a full complement of personal and professional benefits.

Education, Licenses, Certifications: 
Apprentice Trained Power Generation/ Electrical Technician (Preferred)
Vocational diploma from relevant technical institution 
Current relevant electrical certification 
Locally valid driving permit required.
This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations. 

Experience: 
Minimal level of workshop related experience required.
Basic level knowledge of and/or experience with power generation products 
High Voltage/ Low Voltage experience

 

Cummins and E-verify 

At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates right to work using E-Verify. Cummins will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Qualifications

This role will require applicant to have a valid drivers license and the applicant will drive a heavy duty truck  occasionally pulling a trailer. This role will also require the applicant to provide and maintain their own tools.

Nice to Have:
- A CDL may be required to obtain upon hire
- Federal law requires a CDL holder to be 21 years of age or older
 
Must Have:
- A current valid license is required for this role
- This role requires a 5-year motor vehicle report, free from major violations
- This role requires applicant to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical
- 3 years driving experience
- This role is subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) driving regulations including Hours of Service and Electronic Log Booking Device use
- Federal law requires operators of commercial vehicles to be 21 years of age or older, applicant must be 21 years of age

Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.
Key Skills
Generator repairPreventative maintenanceElectrical repairMechanical repairDiagnostic toolsDiesel engine maintenanceHigh voltage systemsLow voltage systemsField serviceTechnical documentationCustomer serviceSafety complianceHeavy duty truck operationTroubleshooting
Categories
TradesEnergyEngineeringManufacturingTransportation
Benefits
401(k) Retirement Savings PlanCash Balance Pension PlanMedical InsuranceDental InsuranceLife InsuranceHealth Savings AccountDomestic Partners Coverage
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The technician will perform preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on power generation systems at various customer sites. They are also responsible for maintaining detailed service records and adhering to company safety and environmental policies.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
54074
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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