Generator Technician

Pearce Services • Moses Lake, WA

4h • $30 - $40

About The Position

Pearce is hiring a Generator Technician to service and repair commercial generators at cell phone towers in the technician’s region. The position suits an independent, self-motivated person willing to travel and work in the fast-paced telecom industry. The technician maintains, diagnoses, repairs, installs, and upgrades generator systems and components, and performs checks and maintenance to ensure equipment is ready for operation. The role includes responding to power and generator alarms, following safety practices, and participating in required safety and training meetings. Duties may change with business and client needs.

The work requires long-distance driving and may involve daytime, evening, or nighttime hours; overtime; emergency callouts; weekends and holidays; 24-hour on-call duty when assigned; and extended periods away from home. The technician must be able to pass a DOT physical and comply with OSHA standards. Physical requirements include lifting more than 50 pounds, stooping, bending, kneeling, squatting, climbing, standing for extended periods, and visually and audibly inspecting or troubleshooting equipment and alarms.

The base pay range is $30–$40 USD. Additional compensation may include performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, a company vehicle, and per diem or other applicable compensation. Pearce offers full-time employees health and life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and professional development. Other listed offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, an HSA option, paid vacation and holidays, and role-required equipment such as a company vehicle, phone, laptop or tablet, tools, and safety equipment.

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 perform stooping, bending, kneeling, squatting, climbing, and prolonged standing.
• Ability to inspect and troubleshoot equipment and alarms visually and audibly.
• Willingness and ability to drive long distances, workday, evening, or night hours, work overtime and emergency callouts, work weekends and holidays as required, 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 components or entire generator 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; test for proper operation.
• Respond promptly to power and generator alarms, and promptly answer assigned phone calls and email.
• When assigned, assume 24-hour on-call duty and respond to emergency callouts as required.
• Work safely around hazards associated with power supply equipment, switching gear, and other equipment; use safety equipment and follow safety practices.
• Attend and participate in designated safety and training meetings.
• Travel long distances and work varied hours, overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.

Benefits

• Health and life insurance
• Medical, dental, and vision 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
• HSA option
• Performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, company vehicle, and per diem or other applicable compensation may be available.

What This Job Offers

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