Generator Technician

Pearce Services • Salt Lake City, UT

19d • $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. This role involves maintaining, diagnosing, repairing, installing, and upgrading generator systems and components, along with conducting regular performance checks to ensure equipment readiness. The position is suited to independent, self-starting candidates willing to travel and work in a fast-paced telecom environment.

The technician must respond to generator and power alarms, potentially serve on call 24/7 when assigned, and follow safety practices while working with power supply equipment, switching gear, and related infrastructure. Duties may evolve based on business and client needs. The role requires compliance with OSHA standards, extensive travel, physical work, and the ability to work varied hours, overtime, emergency callouts, weekends, and holidays as required.

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, 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 and work day, evening, or night hours, overtime, emergency callouts, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Ability to assume 24-hour on-call duty when assigned and 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 and diagnose and repair problems.
• Install and replace generator components or entire systems, and perform maintenance or upgrades on out-of-season equipment.
• Conduct generator performance checks and regular maintenance to ensure readiness.
• 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; test them for proper operation.
• Respond promptly to power and generator alarms; answer assigned phone calls and email promptly and serve on call 24/7 when necessary or assigned.
• Work safely around hazards associated with installation and maintenance of power supply equipment, switching gear, and other equipment; use safety equipment and practices.
• Attend and participate in designated safety and training meetings.
• Travel long distances and be away from home for extended periods as required.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed