Portable Power Generator Operator (846) Enlisted Personnel

Operates a mobile power generator which produces electric power for the operation of various machines or for the lighting of an installation.
Services, lubricates, and makes minor repairs to the engine, using screw drivers, wrenches, and grease guns. Starts engine and regulates engine speed by controlling supply of gasoline. Reads voltmeter and regulates voltage output of generator by a hand-controlled rheostat. Connects generator by cables to equipment or machinery for which it supplies power. Keeps an operations log.
May drive light or heavy truck.