Generator Technician

Pearce Services • Long Beach, NY

8d • $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 suits independent, self-starting candidates willing to travel and offers the opportunity to learn and grow in the telecom industry. Technicians maintain, diagnose, repair, install, and upgrade generator systems and components, perform routine readiness checks, and respond to generator or power alarms. Work must be performed in compliance with applicable safety practices and OSHA standards. Duties may vary or evolve 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 or 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, work weekends and holidays as required, take 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 generator performance checks and regular maintenance to ensure equipment is 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 them for proper operation.
• Respond promptly to power and generator alarms and, when assigned, answer designated phone and email communications and assume 24-hour on-call duty.
• Work safely around hazards associated with power-supply equipment, switching gear, and related 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 benefits for full-time employees, including health and life insurance, a 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and professional development courses.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts and an HSA option.
• Paid vacation and paid holidays.
• Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development training.
• Company vehicle, phone, laptop, or tablet, as required for the role, along with necessary tools and safety equipment.

What This Job Offers

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