Generator Technician at Midwest Electric & Generator – Elk River, Minnesota
About This Position
Location: Elk River, MN
About Midwest Electric & GeneratorMidwest Electric & Generator is committed to delivering life-saving and critical backup power solutions, including standby generators, hybrid electrical systems, EV charging stations, and battery storage applications. Customer experience is at the heart of everything we do. As the #1 standby generator installer, service, and warranty provider in the five-state area, we take pride not only in our expertise but in how we treat our employees. At Midwest, you’re not just a number—you’re part of the family. Our cutting-edge software and best practices empower our team to work efficiently, stay informed, and succeed every day.
Midwest Electric & Generator is seeking a Generator Technician to support our residential and commercial customers throughout Minnesota. This role involves traveling to customer sites to perform routine maintenance, oil changes, and service on installed generator systems. We provide all required training and certifications, making this a great opportunity for candidates looking to build or grow a career in generator service.
Previous experience as a lube technician or in small engine maintenance is preferred but not required.
Primary Responsibilities
- Perform approximately 6–8 oil changes per day at customer residences and job sites
- Conduct routine generator maintenance and service on a daily basis
- Service customers throughout Minnesota, with most locations within 60 miles of Elk River
- Maintain accurate, day-to-day updates of customer accounts in the company’s system
- Work with small engine–style equipment (up to 999cc)
- Safely perform physical tasks, including bending, squatting, lifting, and working in all weather conditions year-round
- Represent Midwest Electric & Generator with professionalism and a strong customer-service focus
- Company-provided take-home vehicle
- Company-provided cell phone and tablet
- All tools and equipment are supplied
- Paid training and continuing education
- Hourly pay: $19.00–$24.00 (DOE)
- 9 paid holidays
- PTO earned immediately
- Paid employee appreciation events and awards
- Paid company holiday party
- Full-time, stable, year-round employment
- Professional paid training and continuing education
- 401(k) with company matching
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Flexible scheduling
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional development assistance
- Ability to pass a background check
- Physically capable of performing job duties in varying conditions
- Strong attention to detail and basic technical aptitude
- Valid driver’s license (required for travel to customer sites)