PCE Generator Technician
Location: Romeoville, IL
Company: Buckeye Power Sales
Division: Power & Construction Equipment (PCE)
About Buckeye Power Sales
Buckeye Power Sales is a family-owned company serving customers throughout the Midwest with power generation, construction equipment, and equipment rental solutions. BPS provides a hands-on environment where technicians can build their skills through training, experience, and opportunities for advancement.
Role Summary
Buckeye Power Sales is seeking an experienced Generator Technician to support its Power & Construction Equipment rental operation in the Chicago market. This position focuses on mobile rental generators and temporary power, including equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, deployment, setup, teardown, and cabling.
This is a hands-on position for a technician who can work independently, adapt to changing priorities, and keep rental power equipment ready for customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mobile rental generators.
- Prepare generators and related equipment for customer rentals and deployment.
- Perform generator setups and teardowns at customer and jobsite locations.
- Run and connect temporary-power cabling and related equipment.
- Diagnose mechanical, electrical, engine, and control-system issues.
- Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on rental generator equipment.
- Respond to changing customer needs and equipment requirements.
- Perform both field and shop-based service work.
- Inspect returned rental equipment and identify required repairs.
- Maintain accurate service and equipment documentation.
- Work independently and take ownership of assigned service calls and projects.
- Follow company safety procedures while servicing and deploying equipment.
Required Qualifications
- At least 1 year of generator or directly related power-generation experience preferred.
- Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting ability.
- Experience servicing generators, engines, electrical equipment, or related systems.
- Ability to work independently with limited direct supervision.
- Self-motivated with strong initiative and willingness to learn.
- Comfortable working in a fast-moving rental and field-service environment.
- Valid driver's license and ability to meet company driving requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Generator rental or temporary-power experience.
- Experience with United Rentals, Sunbelt Rentals, Herc Rentals, or a similar rental operation.
- Diesel generator experience.
- Temporary-power cabling or distribution experience.
- Experience with generator controls and related electrical systems.
- Experience with Cummins, Generac, Rehlko/Kohler, Caterpillar/CAT, or similar generator equipment.
What Success Looks Like
- Keeps rental generator equipment maintained and ready for deployment.
- Completes setups and teardowns safely and efficiently.
- Troubleshoots generator issues independently.
- Responds effectively to changing customer and operational needs.
- Maintains high equipment uptime and strong safety standards.
Why Join Buckeye Power Sales
- Competitive hourly compensation with overtime opportunities.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Technical training and development.
- Opportunity to work with a variety of mobile power-generation equipment.
- Career-growth opportunities within BPS.
- Stable, family-owned company with a strong presence throughout the Midwest.
