Generator Technician

Pearce Services • Los Angeles, CA

4d • $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, diagnosing, repairing, installing, and replacing generator systems and components, as well as performing maintenance and upgrades on out-of-season equipment. It is suited to independent, self-starting people willing to travel.

The technician performs generator readiness checks and routine maintenance, follows blueprints or other design specifications, installs fuel and water supply lines, pumps, electrical wiring, controls, and related components, and tests equipment for proper operation. The role also requires timely responses to power and generator alarms, including 24/7 on-call availability when assigned. Duties may change based on business and client needs.

The position requires compliance with OSHA standards and safe work practices around power-supply equipment and related hazards. Work may involve long-distance driving, extended periods away from home, varied hours, overtime, emergency callouts, weekends, and holidays. A DOT physical must be passed.

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 as required, 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 generator problems.
• Install or 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, then test for proper operation.
• Respond promptly to power and generator alarms and, when assigned, fulfill 24-hour on-call duties and answer assigned phone calls and emails promptly.
• Work safely around hazards associated with power-supply equipment, switching gear, and other equipment; use safety equipment and practices and attend designated safety and training meetings.

Benefits

• Performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, company vehicle, and per diem or other applicable compensation may be available.
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health and life insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts and an HSA option.
• Paid time off, including paid vacation and paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional development courses and training.
• 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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed