Residential Generator Electrician

I’m David and I run Hutton Electric, Heating, and Air. I’m glad you stopped by our hiring page. We started this business in 2015 from our kitchen table and it has grown to be an INC 5000 fastest growing company since. We’re growing and looking for the best and brightest to grow with us.

If you’re looking for a company you can trust your career with that is truly local and invested in their team: look no further. The owners are lifelong residents in our community, with several generations in the trades, and our business is truly family-owned and operated. We have been blessed with many opportunities to work hard and build a team we believe in; in order to fulfill our mission. That mission is:

Be Hampton Road’s best home service company by providing care, growth, and opportunity ensuring every team member is happy and serve the seven cities, proudly offering a 100% satisfaction guarantee of high-quality residential home services. Hutton’s legacy serves Five Star Rated service to homeowners, business owners, and churches throughout the Tidewater area.

As our Generator Specialist, you’ll be responsible for complete lifecycle service of residential standby generator systems, including:

✅ Installation & System Integration

• Install whole-home standby generators and transfer switches

• Perform proper load calculations and circuit planning

• Coordinate electrical tie-ins, grounding, and bonding

• Ensure all work meets NEC, local codes, and manufacturer specs

• Work alongside gas/propane providers and inspectors when needed

✅ Commissioning & Startup

• Perform full system commissioning after install

• Program controllers and set operating parameters

• Verify voltage, frequency, and transfer operation

• Test under load conditions

• Educate homeowners on operation and safety

✅ Preventative Maintenance

• Conduct scheduled maintenance services

• Oil, filter, spark plug, and battery replacement

• Cooling system and fuel system inspections

• Transfer switch testing

• System health reporting

✅ Diagnostics & Troubleshooting

• Diagnose no-start, no-transfer, fault codes, and performance issues

• Interpret controller data and error logs

• Identify electrical, mechanical, and control failures

• Perform root-cause analysis

✅ Repairs & Upgrades

• Repair generators, ATS systems, controls, and wiring

• Replace failed components and sensors

• Upgrade older systems to current standards

• Restore systems to full operational readiness

🧠 What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a true professional that has experience with:

• Residential standby generators

• Automatic transfer switches

• Load management modules

• Control panels and diagnostics

• Residential service panels and subpanels

• Fuel system coordination

• Inspection and permitting processes

• Other residential service repairs periodically

Required / Preferred:

• Journeyman/Master Electrician (or equivalent experience)

• Generator-specific experience

• Strong troubleshooting skills

• Clean driving record

• Professional appearance and communication

Coordinate with utility service providers and local code officials to ensure proper guidelines are established.

Responsible for adhering to all OSHA safety standards and regulations including the use of proper PPE at all times

Keep truck clean, stocked and accurately inventoried

Have a minimum of 2 to 5 years of verifiable work experience in the Electrical industry with Residential Generator maintenance, repair, and installation experience.

Must be highly detail-oriented due to the nature of the electrical field to ensure safety for fellow technicians, self, and property.

Must be team-oriented

Ability to communicate effectively with customers and fellow coworkers

Requirements:

A High School diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.

Apprenticeship Certification Preferred but not required

Journeyman License Preferred but not required.

Valid driver’s license, and approved to drive by Company’s insurance carrier.

Willing to work hours outside of normal work schedule at times and on call schedule periodically

You should apply if:
• 🎓You love to learn
• 🗣️ You are a master of communication and can explain hard things in a simple way
• 💡You like to solve people's problems for them.
• 🔧You are mechanically Inclined and experienced
• ⚙️Your peers describe you as methodical, reliable, and trustworthy.
• 📈 You are self-motivated and looking for a 6-figure income career
• 💰You have worked in an environment where your performance is rewarded financially. Maybe you bartended, or were in sales.

You shouldn't apply if:
• You prefer not talking to customers
• You think that manual labor is for other people
• You are not weather resistant (hot/cold)
• You don't like driving
• You are not likely to apply what you were taught in class

Benefits and other cool stuff:

• Medical, dental, vision

• Paid Time Off/ Paid Holidays

• 401k with up to 3.5% Employer Contribution

• Internal Promotion opportunities

• Tickets to local events

Here are even more reasons to join the Hutton Team!

- Our Family Owned & Care Culture and VALUES

- Healthy Work/Life Balance

- Advancement Opportunities

- Paid Training in a state-of-the-art facility

We sincerely thank all applicants in advance for submitting their interest in this position.

Hutton is an EEOC employer.

Applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment drug screens and background checks.

Apply today if you are looking for a brighter career opportunity with a growing privately owned company!