Generator Technician

Pearce Services•Hartford, CT

11d•$30 - $40

About The Position

Pearce is hiring a Generator Technician to service and repair commercial generators on cell phone towers in the technician’s region. The role involves maintaining, inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing generators, as well as installing or replacing components and systems and completing maintenance or upgrades on out-of-season equipment. It is suited to independent, self-starting candidates willing to travel and work in a fast-paced telecom environment. The technician must respond promptly to power and generator alarms and may be assigned 24-hour on-call duty. Work must be performed with awareness of hazards associated with power supply equipment, switching gear, and other equipment, following safety practices and participating in designated safety and training meetings. Duties may evolve based on business and client needs. The position requires compliance with OSHA standards, a DOT physical, long-distance driving, and extended periods away from home as needed. The base pay range is $30–$40 USD. Eligible compensation may also include performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, a company vehicle, and per diem or other applicable compensation. Benefits include health and life insurance, medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) with employer match, paid time off and holidays, tuition reimbursement, and professional development courses. The company provides a vehicle, phone, laptop or tablet, tools, and safety equipment as required for the role.

Requirements

At least one year of intense work-related experience with generator and electrical maintenance-related software, hardware, and processes.
Thorough knowledge of generator installation, maintenance, and repair.
Knowledge of electronic, mechanical, and electrical components.
Moderate computer skills.
Basic knowledge of pertinent FCC, FAA, EPA, and OSHA regulations.
Ability to comply with OSHA standards.
Ability to lift over 50 pounds and to stoop, bend, kneel, squat, climb, and stand for long periods.
Ability to inspect and troubleshoot equipment and alarms visually and audibly.
Willingness and ability to drive long distances, work daytime, evening, or night hours, work overtime, respond to emergency callouts, work weekends and holidays as required, and assume 24-hour on-call duty when assigned.
Ability to be away from home for extended periods.
Ability to pass a DOT physical.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of experience with generator maintenance is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain generators, diagnose and repair problems, install and replace components or entire systems, and perform additional maintenance or upgrades on out-of-season equipment.
Conduct performance checks and regular maintenance to ensure generators are ready for operation.
Read and follow blueprints or other design specifications when installing or repairing equipment.
Install fuel and water supply lines, pumps, electrical wiring and controls, and other components, and test them for proper operation.
Respond promptly to power and generator alarms and promptly answer assigned phone calls and emails.
Perform work with awareness of hazards associated with installing and maintaining power supply equipment, switching gear, and other equipment.
Use safety equipment and practices and attend and participate in designated safety and training meetings.

Benefits

Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Life insurance.
401(k) with employer match.
Paid time off, including paid vacation and paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement.
Professional development courses and training.
Flexible spending accounts and an HSA option.
Eligible performance and referral bonuses.
Production incentives.
Tool/equipment and fuel stipends.
Company vehicle, phone, laptop or tablet, tools, and safety equipment as required for the role.
Per diem or other applicable compensation.