Generator Technician

Pearce Services • Spokane, WA

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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 is suited to independent, self-starting candidates willing to travel and offers the opportunity to learn and grow in the telecommunications industry. Responsibilities include maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing generators; installing and replacing components or systems; and performing additional maintenance or upgrades on out-of-season equipment. Technicians conduct performance checks and routine maintenance, follow blueprints and design specifications, install fuel and water supply lines, pumps, wiring, controls, and other components, and test systems for proper operation. The role also involves responding promptly to power and generator alarms, potentially serving on call, and following safety practices while working around power-supply equipment and related hazards. Specific duties may change with business and client needs.

The position requires compliance with OSHA standards and includes physically demanding work, long-distance driving, variable hours, overtime, emergency callouts, weekends, holidays, and extended periods away from home as required. Technicians must be able to pass a DOT physical. The stated base pay range is $30–$40 USD. Eligible full-time employees receive a benefits package that includes health and life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and professional development. Additional compensation may include performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, a company vehicle, or per diem, as applicable.

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, work day, evening, or night hours, work overtime, respond to emergency callouts, and work 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 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 installations for proper operation.
• Respond promptly to power and generator alarms; answer assigned phone calls and email promptly and be available for 24/7 on-call duty when necessary.
• Work safely around potential hazards associated with power-supply equipment, switching gear, and other equipment; use safety equipment and practices and participate in designated safety and training meetings.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development courses and training
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health Savings Account option
• Potential performance and referral bonuses
• Potential production incentives
• Potential tool/equipment and fuel stipends
• Company vehicle, phone, laptop, or tablet and necessary tools and safety equipment, as required for the role
• Potential per diem or other applicable compensation

What This Job Offers

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