Student Veterans of America Jobs

Welcome to SVA’s jobs portal, your one-stop shop for finding the most up to date source of employment opportunities. We have partnered with the National Labor Exchange to provide you this information. You may be looking for part-time employment to supplement your income while you are in school. You might be looking for an internship to add experience to your resume. And you may be completing your training ready to start a new career. This site has all of those types of jobs.

Here are a few things you should know:
  • This site is mobile friendly. You do not need a log-in or password to access information.
  • Jobs on this site are original and unduplicated and come from three sources: the Federal government, state workforce agency job banks, and corporate career websites. All jobs are vetted to ensure there are no scams, training schemes, or phishing.
  • The site is refreshed daily to remove out-of-date content.
  • The newest jobs are listed first, so use the search features to match your interests. You can look for jobs in a specific geographical location, by title or keyword, or you can use the military crosswalk. You may want to do something different from your military career, but you undoubtedly have skills from that occupation that match to a civilian job.

Job Information

HM Cragg Co Generator Technician in Iowa City, Iowa

The Generator Service Technician will install, repair, and perform routine and preventive maintenance on generators and transfer switches. Whether you are an experienced Generator Technician, a mechanic looking to advance your career, or just someone who likes getting your hands dirty working on engines, this could be the perfect role for you!

Reporting Relationship:The Generator Technician reports to the Service Manager

Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

  • Perform repairs and preventive maintenance of industrial generators
  • Perform onsite troubleshooting and diagnostics of mechanical and electrical systems
  • Maintain knowledge of updated changes in various models of equipment
  • Evaluate and recommend required repairs to customers
  • Create and maintain great relationships with customers
  • Stay up to date on company-sponsored safety training, compliance, and knowledge of HAZ MAT and DOT requirements
  • Continually train and develop to advance to next levels of Generator Technician
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Skills/Knowledge

  • Basic knowledge of gas and/or diesel engine repair and maintenance, or willingness to learn
  • Knowledge of repair and maintenance of electrical systems ranging from 5 VDC to 480 VAC, or willingness to learn
  • Ability to work with a range of tools, from wrenches to multimeters
  • Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and schematics
  • Ability to work with a variety of computer software to complete day-to-day tasks
  • Possess troubleshooting skills and be able to effectively operate basic shop equipment

Personal Attributes:

  • Demonstrates honesty and integrity in work and relationships
  • Must be dependable and able to work independently
  • Must be able to work flexible hours, days, travel, and stay overnight
  • Must be able to work overtime and after hours, as needed
  • Must be willing to work in a rotating on-call schedule
  • Demonstrates servant-based principles with internal and external customers
  • Demonstrates innovation/creativity in work
  • Possesses strong work ethic and takes ownership of both company and client goals/objectives
  • Focused on understanding, meeting, and exceeding customer expectations
  • Focused on collaboration and teamwork for the mutual success of the company and its employees
  • Conforms to company policies and procedures and meets company goals and objectives; protects company assets and interests

Travel expectations:Up to 50% based on HMC projects and time of year.

Posting Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Experience installing/repairing generators preferred but not required
  • Must have and be able to maintain a current driver's license and acceptable driving record per HM Cragg insurance carrier standard
  • Must maintain compliance with DOT random drug and alcohol screening requirements
  • Must be able to lift 100 pounds and able to bend and twist several times a day
  • Must be able to work arms extended above head for extended amounts of time
  • Efficient in Microsoft Office products
  • Must pass a physical exam, background check and drug test within 90 days of hire
DirectEmployers