Generator Technician
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, troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and upgrading generator systems, and is suited to independent self-starters willing to travel. Technicians must respond to generator and power alarms and may be assigned 24-hour on-call duty. The work is safety-sensitive and requires compliance with OSHA standards and the ability to pass a DOT physical. It includes physical labor, long-distance driving, extended periods away from home, and work during day, evening, or night hours, including overtime, emergency callouts, weekends, and holidays as required. Duties may vary with business and client needs.
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 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 varied hours, overtime, emergency callouts, 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.
Responsibilities
- Maintain generators; diagnose and repair problems; install or replace 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 to install or repair equipment.
- Install fuel and water supply lines, pumps, electrical wiring and controls, and other components; test equipment for proper operation.
- Respond promptly to power and generator alarms, and promptly answer assigned phone calls and email.
- Work with awareness of hazards associated with power supply equipment, switching gear, and other equipment; use safety equipment and practices.
- Attend and participate in 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.
- Health and life insurance.
- Medical, dental, and vision 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-provided phone, laptop, or tablet, as required for the role.
- Necessary tools and safety equipment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
