• Field Service Technician

    Aerotek (Johnsburg, IL)


    Generator Service Technician

     

    An opportunity to learn, grow, and build a skilled career—no experience with generators required. We provide plenty of hands‑on, on‑the‑job training.

     

    About the Role

     

    As a Generator Service Technician, you’ll become a key part of a team that keeps power running for major events, military operations, disaster‑relief efforts, and more. You’ll work directly with generators and rental equipment—handling delivery, setup, teardown, maintenance, and repair.

     

    You’ll start locally with **full training from** **senior** **technicians** , and once you’re confident in your skills, you’ll have the chance to **travel across the U.S.** to service equipment at high‑profile sites.

    What You’ll Do

    + **Prepare, inspect, and operate equipment** before delivery.

    + **Load and unload** delivery vehicles.

    + **Deliver, pick up, set up, and tear down** equipment at customer locations.

    + Walk customers through **proper use and care** of equipment.

    + Assist customers with equipment retrieval and restocking.

    + Inspect returned equipment to ensure it’s clean, functional, and ready for the next rental.

    + Tag items needing repair, cleaning, or modification.

    + Keep facilities and vehicles **clean, organized, and safe** .

    + Troubleshoot issues and resolve problems efficiently.

    + Complete paperwork accurately, including hours, service records, and admin tasks.

    + Identify and order necessary parts and materials.

    + **Repair, recondition, and maintain** equipment and components.

    + Disassemble and reassemble mechanical and electrical systems.

    + Perform **preventative maintenance** on company‑owned and customer equipment.

    + Pull orders from the warehouse, verify packing lists, and prepare shipments.

    Essential Skills

    + General troubleshooting and repair experience.

    + Comfortable using hand and power tools.

    + Basic electrical wiring and automotive repair knowledge.

    + Strong mechanical aptitude; carpentry skills are a plus.

    + Experience with generators, diesel systems, 3‑phase power, hydraulics, or machine assembly is helpful—but **not required** , thanks to our **robust on‑the‑job training** .

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Diesel troubleshooting experience is a major advantage.

    + Ability to safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, skid steers, and similar equipment.

    + Ability to read manuals and schematics.

    + Self‑motivated, dependable, and able to work with minimal supervision.

    + At least one year of hydraulic troubleshooting experience preferred.

     

    Why You’ll Love Working Here

     

    Join a **family‑owned company** with a supportive, hardworking culture and real opportunities to grow your career.

    You’ll receive:

    + Full benefits

    + 401(k)

    + A chance to support meaningful work—from **military bases** to **music festivals** to **hurricane relief efforts**

    + **A team that invests in your success through hands‑on training** , mentorship, and long‑term development

    Work Environment

    + First shift: **7:00 AM – 3:30 PM** , with 5–10 hours of overtime during busy periods.

    + Large property with offices, warehouse, and generator shop.

    + Work both indoors and outdoors year‑round.

    + Team of ~15 rental staff, including 7 technicians.

    + Dress code: steel‑toed shoes, long pants, and work shirt.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Johnsburg, IL.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $23.00/hr.

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

    classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

    subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

    available for this temporary role may include the following:

    • Medical, dental & vision

    • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

    • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

    • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

    • Short and long-term disability

    • Health Spending Account (HSA)

    • Transportation benefits

    • Employee Assistance Program

    • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Johnsburg,IL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 23, 2026.

    About Aerotek:

    We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

     

    Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.