Generator Technician

Pearce Services•Jefferson City, MO

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 suits independent, motivated people willing to travel and offers opportunities to learn and grow in the telecom industry. Technicians maintain, inspect, diagnose, repair, install, and upgrade generator systems and related equipment, while following design specifications and safety procedures. The work may include responding to power or generator alarms, including assigned 24-hour on-call duty. Duties may evolve based on business and client needs. The position involves long-distance driving, potentially extended time away from home, and work during daytime, evening, or nighttime hours. Overtime, emergency callouts, weekends, and holidays may be required. Physical work includes lifting over 50 pounds, climbing, bending, kneeling, squatting, stooping, and standing for extended periods. Candidates must be able to meet OSHA standards and pass a DOT physical. Base pay range is $30–$40 USD. Eligible employees may receive performance or referral bonuses, production incentives, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, a company vehicle, and per diem or other applicable compensation. Full-time employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package. Pearce describes its culture as family-friendly and innovative, with opportunities for growth.

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 using visual and auditory senses.
Willingness and ability to drive long distances, work day, evening, or night hours, and work overtime, emergency callouts, 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, 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 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 emails promptly and be available for 24-hour on-call duty when necessary or assigned.
Work safely around hazards associated with power-supply equipment, switching gear, and other equipment; use safety equipment and practices and participate in designated safety and training meetings.
Travel long distances and undertake emergency callouts or extended time away from home as required.