Generator Technician

Pearce Services • Corpus Christi, TX

12d

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 role involves maintaining, diagnosing, repairing, installing, and upgrading generator systems and components, as well as conducting performance checks and regular maintenance to ensure equipment readiness. Technicians may install or repair fuel and water supply lines, pumps, electrical wiring, controls, and other components, and test them for proper operation.

The technician must respond promptly to power and generator alarms and may be assigned 24-hour on-call duty. The work requires attention to hazards associated with power-supply equipment and switching gear, consistent use of safety equipment and practices, and participation in safety and training meetings. Duties may evolve based on business and client needs. The role involves long-distance driving, variable work hours, emergency callouts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and extended periods away from home as needed.

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 effectively, both visually and audibly.
• Willingness and ability to drive long distances, work day, evening, or night hours, work overtime, respond to emergency callouts, work weekends and holidays, and be away from home for extended periods.
• Ability to assume 24-hour on-call duty when assigned.
• Ability to pass a DOT physical.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of generator maintenance experience 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 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, answer assigned phone and email, and assume 24-hour on-call duty when assigned.
• Work safely around hazards associated with power-supply equipment, switching gear, and related equipment; use safety equipment and practices.
• Attend and participate in designated safety and training meetings.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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