Power Systems Field Technician
Company: Holt of California
Location: West Sacramento
Posted on: January 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Holt of California is proud to
be part of the elite group of Caterpillar dealers worldwide. We
sell service and rent a wide-variety of equipment Including Large
and Small Construction Tractors, Forklifts, and
Prime/Stand-by-Power Generation. THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN WEST
SACRAMENTO, CA. POSITION SUMMARY Electric Power Generation
technician handles troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs with
an emphasis on Caterpillar gas and/or diesel engine or knowledge of
other manufacturers’ diesel and gas engines. QUALIFICATION
REQUIREMENTS The requirements listed below are representative of
the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs field service, repairs and installation of customers’
equipment. Operate Company service vehicle and applicable equipment
to include lift trucks. Troubleshoot and diagnose customer
complaints to determine the most effective or efficient repair
using assigned test equipment, Caterpillar fuel setting group,
electronic volt-ohm meter, megometer, battery and starting
analyzer, load banks, and trade tools. Repairs and maintains
electric generators, switchgear, electronic controls, diesel and
gas engines including LPG, and dual fuel powered systems. Perform
routine Level 1, 2, and 3 scheduled maintenance and inspection
according to manufacturer’s specification including removal of
generator/engine set for repair or replacement. Perform major
engine or component overhaul including remove, and installation. At
times perform in shop service or repairs on customers’ equipment
when applicable. Deliver and hook up rental generators following
all applicable local, state, and federal codes, regulations and
safety guidelines. Other duties as assigned. EDUCATION AND/OR
EXPERIENCE High school or GED and/or five years related experience.
Successful completion or equivalent knowledge of the following
product areas: Caterpillar Engine Electronics and Caterpillar 3000
thru 3500 Series Engines. Must have a strong gas and or diesel
engine background. Must have the ability to effectively work on a
laptop computer with knowledge of window-based programs. Knowledge
with Caterpillar electronic engines preferred. Electric Power
Generation background preferred. SKILLS Ability to read and
comprehend written instruction, effectively write electronic
service reports, effectively present information in one-on-one and
small group situations to internal and external customers and other
employees of the organization. Ability to fulfill the essential
functions in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of
measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute KW, KVA, rate, ratio and percentage. Ability to
apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions
furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with
problems involving several concrete variables in standardized
situations. Ability to read electrical schematics and one-line
diagrams. Ability to apply Ohm’s law and understand basic
electrical formulas. Rudimentary knowledge of motor controls,
circuits, and distribution. Ability to discuss and implement
generator paralleling schemes. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES,
REGISTRATIONS Must have a valid driver license and a clean D.M.V.
report. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing
the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand,
walk and use hands and fingers to handle and feel objects, tools,
controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently
required to climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee is
occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The
employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds,
frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift
and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color
vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust
focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics
described here are representative of those an employee encounters
while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of
this job the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts
and is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The
employee frequently works in outside weather conditions and is
occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration.
The employee occasionally works in high or precarious places, and
the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
COMPENSATION Wage Range $37.56 to $51.53 Wage depends on knowledge,
skills and ability to perform the responsibilities of the job.
Hourly rate of pay as negotiated with Operating Engineers, Local 3.
Excellent company-paid benefits including medical, dental,
retirement, vacations and holidays. Holt is an Equal Opportunity
Employer M/F/V/DV. Holt provides equal employment opportunities
(EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or
mental disability, all applicable veteran status or disabled
veteran status. For more information about our California Employee
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