PM Power Systems Field Technician at Riggs CAT – Springdale, Arkansas

Riggs Power Systems is hiring a PM Power Systems Field Technician to support customers in the Northwest Arkansas area. This field-based role focuses on preventive maintenance, inspections, and light repairs on power generation equipment including diesel and gas engines, generators, and electrical systems.

The ideal candidate will have 2–5 years of experience working with power systems or large engines and is committed to delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality service in the field.

Minimum pay starts at $30/hour, with highly competitive pay commensurate with experience.

What You’ll Do

• Perform preventive maintenance and scheduled service on power generation equipment
• Complete inspections, fluid sampling, and basic diagnostics on engines and generators
• Assist with troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues using schematics and service tools
• Support minor repairs and component replacements on diesel and gas engines
• Conduct load bank testing and ensure equipment performance standards are met
• Maintain accurate service reports and communicate effectively with team members and customers
• Follow all safety procedures and company standards in the field
• Represent Riggs Power Systems professionally while providing excellent customer service
• Support customers throughout the Texarkana region and surrounding areas

What You Bring

• 2–5 years of experience working with diesel or gas engines, generators, or power systems
• Basic knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems
• Experience performing preventive maintenance and inspections on equipment
• Familiarity with CAT, Cummins, or similar OEM equipment preferred
• Ability to read basic schematics and use diagnostic tools
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Valid driver’s license and ability to work independently in the field
• Willingness to travel as needed (up to 25–50% overnight)
• Commitment to safety and delivering high-quality work manufacturing or construction environments
• Join us to be part of an innovative team dedicated to advancing power systems technology! We’re looking for motivated professionals eager to apply their technical skills in a fast-paced environment where every day offers new challenges and opportunities for growth.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Employee must be able to frequently lift 20 pounds and 50 pounds occasionally.

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.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Required travel up to 50%.

The Job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

EEO/AA – Non-Exempt/Hourly