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Experienced Generator Diesel Technician - Power Systems

Wagner Equipment Co., Aurora, CO, United States


Experienced Generator Diesel Technician - Power Systems
Job Category : Power Systems

Requisition Number : EXPER005803

Posted: April 27, 2026

Full-Time

Location: 18000 Smith Rd, Aurora, CO 80011, USA

Under minimal supervision, the Power Systems Technician is responsible for the diagnosis, repair, reconditioning, overhaul, and maintenance of on‑highway truck engines, electronics, and chassis components in a manner that reflects the company’s vision of working as “One Professional Team.”

Pay rate:

$34.50 – $50.60 per hour (dependent on education & experience).

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan – up to 96 hours of PTO in your first year + 8 company paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Retirement Plans – 401K and Roth 401K, eligible employees can receive a company contribution up to 7%

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

CEFCU – Employees have access to payroll deduction savings, accounts, loans, VISA card, and more

Supplemental life Insurance, Critical Illness + Accidental Insurance, ID WatchDog and discounted employee phone plans

Essential Functions

Prepares accurate and complete service reports and turns them in on time

Prepares and completes all related inspection forms for on‑highway tractors and trailers

Effectively communicates with customers and peers verbally and in writing

Accurately completes time cards and other work station functions

Correctly charges work to appropriate work order segments

Uses SIS (Service Information System) and orders correct parts, as well as properly uses Caterpillar web sites

Keeps and maintains all information while on a job and utilizes current shop processes to retain and track information

Performs work in a neat and professional manner

Communicates effectively with Service Writer, Shop Coordinators, and Shop Managers to ensure problems, nature of repair, and status of repair are understood and followed up on

Promotes additional work and services to customers

Diagnoses and troubleshoots engine and on‑highway truck malfunctions and failures

Analyzes customer repair and maintenance requirements on engines and chassis

Performs work accurately within close proximity of TRG and with minimal rework

Keeps up to date with developments in tooling, technologies, and systems

Uses safe working practices and follows all company safety requirements

Maintains a clean and organized work area

Performs maintenance activities on new and rebuilt/repaired equipment

Makes recommendations as to repairs meeting warranty criteria

Makes parts replacement decisions assuring optimum economic reusability

Understands Caterpillar Electronic Engine Control systems and properly troubleshoots and repairs systems

Understands Caterpillar On‑Highway emissions systems and completes diagnosis and repair with minimal supervision

Uses Caterpillar web‑based information to properly repair

Completes and passes all the Caterpillar online training available for the appropriate area

Willingness to learn new technologies and procedures

Other duties as assigned by manager

Supervisory Responsibilities

Provides direction, training, mentoring, and guidance to other technicians as may be assigned by service supervisors

Required Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED

Graduation from an accredited technical school in diesel engine or earthmoving repair preferred

3+ years experience in heavy equipment, engine or electric power generation system repair

1+ years administrative experience

3+ years customer service experience

Additional Eligibility Requirements

CDL (will be required to advance from B to A)

609 Air Conditioning Certification

Air Brake Certification

DOT Inspector Qualifications

Physical Demands & Competencies

Standing, walking, talking, sitting, use of hands & hearing

Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, etc.

Heavy work that includes lifting and/or moving objects up to 86 pounds or more

Data entry, telephone, reading/writing, reasoning, organizational, communication & math skills

Safety & product knowledge

Understanding of Caterpillar warranty programs and coverage

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook

Basic ability to search for and enter data into a computer

Ability to type service reports

Work Environment

Noise: Loud

Indoors and outdoors

Other Duties
Job offers are contingent upon all required pre‑employment screenings which may include but are not limited to background checks, drug/alcohol testing, fit for duty testing, and any other job‑related tests/screenings.

Wagner Equipment Co. is an EEO/AA/Veterans/Disabled employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

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