Generator Technician

Pearce Services • Victoria, TX

9h • $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. This role is suited to independent, self-starting candidates who are willing to travel. Technicians maintain, diagnose, repair, install, and upgrade generator equipment and related components, and respond to power and generator alarms. Work must be performed with awareness of hazards and in compliance with applicable safety practices and OSHA standards. Specific duties may change based on business and client needs.

The position requires long-distance driving and may involve day, evening, or night work, overtime, emergency callouts, weekends, holidays, 24-hour on-call duty when assigned, and extended periods away from home. The technician must be able to pass a DOT physical and perform the physical tasks described in the posting.

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 visually and audibly.
• Willingness and ability to drive long distances, work day, evening, or night hours, work overtime and 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, diagnose and repair problems, install and replace components or entire systems, and perform additional 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 for proper operation.
• Respond promptly to power and generator alarms, and promptly answer assigned phone calls and email.
• Work safely around hazards associated with installation and maintenance of power supply equipment, switching gear, and other equipment; use safety equipment and practices.
• Attend and participate in designated safety and training meetings.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may receive performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, a company vehicle, and per diem or other applicable compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package 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, necessary tools, and safety equipment as required for the role.

What This Job Offers

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