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Technical Service Trainer

Generac · Sussex, WI

Posted Aug 27, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you had to explain a complex technical repair procedure to someone who was struggling to understand it. What did you change about your approach?

ability to adapt teaching style to different skill levels rather than repeating the same explanation louder

Tell me about the most technically demanding generator, HVAC, or automotive repair you've personally diagnosed and fixed in the field.

whether their hands-on field background is deep enough to train others credibly

Describe a time you had to work with another department, like engineering or manufacturing, to get a training unit built or modified.

cross-functional collaboration skills since this role depends on other teams to fabricate equipment

Tell me about a time you had to write or revise a technical bulletin or documentation under a tight deadline. How did you make sure it stayed accurate?

ability to balance speed and accuracy in documentation, since bulletins go out to the field

Technical

Walk me through how you'd design a training session for technicians on troubleshooting a generator model they've never worked on before.

whether they can build a structured curriculum from scratch, not just deliver existing material

What's your process for writing a service or installation manual so that a technician with average experience can actually follow it without calling for help?

clarity and precision in technical writing, since manuals are a core deliverable here

How would you go about setting a warranty flat rate for a brand-new product that has no repair history yet?

understanding of the estimation and testing process behind flat rate development, not just familiarity with the term

What basic steps would you walk through to start up and troubleshoot a generator that won't run, right from the moment you arrive on site?

baseline technical competence with generator systems specifically, not just general mechanical aptitude

Have you ever developed a testing plan to check whether training actually stuck with technicians? What did that look like?

whether they think beyond delivering content to measuring whether learning actually happened

Situational

A group of experienced field technicians pushes back on a new diagnostic procedure you're training, saying their old method works fine. How do you handle that room?

credibility management and conflict handling with technicians who may have more field years than the trainer

You're two weeks from a scheduled training session and the prototype unit you need for hands-on practice isn't ready. What do you do?

how they handle shifting priorities and deadlines without dropping training quality

If a technician in your class is clearly falling behind while the rest of the group is ready to move on, what do you do in the moment?

real-time instructional judgment and whether they sacrifice group pace or individual understanding

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The full job description

As published by Generac.

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most. For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future. Ready to Power a Smarter World with us? In the role of Technical Service Trainer working onsite at our service training center in Sussex, Wisconsin you will be part of the Service Training team.  The Technical Service Trainer is responsible for delivering comprehensive training to technicians on all aspects of generator repair and installation. This role leverages technical expertise to guide start-up, operation, and troubleshooting procedures across the full range of Generac products. Essential Duties: • Instruct/Train technicians in all aspects of generator repair and installation • Develop and present technical training curriculum • Write and review technical documentation such as owner, installation, diagnostic and flat rate manuals and service and training bulletins • Establish warranty flat rates for new product prototypes • Work with internal departments to fabricate training units • DOT driver (Non CDL) • Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications: • High School Diploma or equivalent • 3 years field technician experience in HVAC, automotive, generator or similar discipline or 3 years combined field technician experience and technical training experience Preferred Qualifications:  • Associates or Bachelor’s degree • Curriculum development experience • Technician Excellence or ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certification • Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Knowledge of MS Office to include: MS Word, MS Power Point and MS Excel • Demonstrated strengths in writing and presenting / instructing technical information • Ability to develop testing plans • Technical aptitude to do basic generator start up and troubleshooting • Ability to deal with shifting priorities and moving deadlines • Highly organized and detail oriented • Familiarity with hand tools and test equipment #LI-BB1 Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls.  The employee is regularly required to stand and walk.  On occasion, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders.  The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.   “We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

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