Day in the Life of a Generator Technician
The life of a generator technician is anything but predictable. Generators don’t follow a schedule when they break down, and natural disasters certainly don’t wait for a convenient time. Technicians have to be ready to jump into action at a moment’s notice. But even in the midst of this unpredictability, a tool like taskbridge helps technicians stay organized and efficient.
To get a closer look at what a typical day might look like, we spent a day with lead technician Devin Simon. The day before our scheduled ride-along, Devin was in Memphis, TN, handling an unexpected job that ran longer than anticipated. His four-hour drive back to Nashville stretched into the night, but he still managed to catch enough rest to hit the ground running the next day—no complaints, no delays, just an energy drink in hand and a readiness to tackle whatever came next.
How a Tool Like taskbridge Helps Technicians Start Their Day
Like many technicians, Devin starts his day by checking scheduled maintenance jobs, service calls, and any overnight updates. A tool like taskbridge helps streamline this process by centralizing all job details in one place, allowing techs to plan their routes efficiently, ensure they have the right tools, and be prepared for whatever comes next—at least until the next emergency call comes in.
Our first stop of the day was a corporate office for a Major Preventative Maintenance (PM) job. Before even arriving, a tool like taskbridge provides service details, helping technicians verify which generator needs servicing. At sites with multiple generators, having an easy way to confirm serial numbers and unit history helps technicians avoid costly mistakes and unnecessary delays.
Making Maintenance Work More Efficient
A Major PM includes a detailed checklist: oil sampling, filter changes, coolant checks, and transfer tests to ensure the generator seamlessly switches to backup power when needed. With a tool like taskbridge, every step is logged digitally, allowing for easy tracking, progress updates, and double-checking the process.
“You never know what you’re going to find on a job,” Devin told us with a laugh while checking the generator’s oil levels. Even with scheduled maintenance, surprises happen. When an unexpected issue pops up—like a cracked hose or failing alternator—a tool like taskbridge allows technicians to generate instant quotes for additional repairs right from
their mobile device. This triggers an alert to the customer, streamlining approvals and minimizing downtime.
Instead of juggling phone calls or paperwork, taskbridge keeps everything moving. With all work order details, approvals, and updates in one place, technicians save time and avoid back-and-forth delays.
Managing the Unpredictable with taskbridge
By the end of the day, Devin had handled a Major PM, a Minor PM, and identified a follow-up repair—juggling tasks while staying responsive to new job requests. A tool like taskbridge helps technicians stay on top of their workload by organizing jobs, simplifying communication, and providing real-time updates.
For generator technicians, no two days are ever the same. Some days, it's routine maintenance; other days, it's an emergency outage at a hospital or data center. The job demands flexibility, problem-solving, and endurance.
No one can predict how the day will unfold, but with a tool like taskbridge, technicians can be ready for whatever comes next.
Devin Simon, a Nixon Power Services’ Technician, with our taskbridge team, Tamiah Tyus and Kendall Phillips.