Generator Technician

Pearce Services•Salt Lake, UT

19d

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, self-starting technicians willing to travel and offers opportunities to learn and grow in the telecommunications industry. Duties include maintaining, diagnosing, repairing, installing, and replacing generator components and systems, as well as performing upgrades and maintenance on equipment outside peak season. Technicians conduct performance checks and regular maintenance, follow blueprints or design specifications, and install and test fuel and water supply lines, pumps, electrical wiring, controls, and other components. The position also includes responding to generator and power alarms, potentially on a 24/7 on-call basis, and carrying out work safely around electrical, mechanical, fall, traffic, and other hazards. Specific duties may change based on business and client needs. The position involves travel and may require long-distance driving, extended time away from home, evening or night work, overtime, emergency callouts, weekends, holidays, and 24-hour on-call duty when assigned. Physical requirements include lifting more than 50 pounds, stooping, bending, kneeling, squatting, climbing, and standing for extended periods. Candidates must be able to comply with OSHA standards and pass a DOT physical. The listed base pay range is $30–$40 USD. Eligible compensation may also include performance or referral bonuses, production incentives, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, a company vehicle, and per diem or other applicable compensation. Pearce offers full-time employees health and life insurance, a 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and professional development. Other stated benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, an HSA option, paid vacation, paid holidays, life insurance, and professional development training. Company-provided work equipment may include a vehicle, phone, laptop or tablet, tools, and safety equipment as required for the role.

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 effectively using visual and auditory observation.
Willingness and ability to drive long distances, work day, evening, or night hours, work overtime and emergency callouts, work 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 is preferred.
Willingness to travel and work independently as a self-starter.

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 when installing or repairing 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, answer assigned phone and email promptly, and be available for 24/7 on-call duty if necessary.
Work safely around hazards associated with power-supply equipment, switching gear, and related equipment; use safety equipment and practices and participate in designated safety and training meetings.
Drive to job locations and perform work that may involve extended time away from home, nonstandard hours, overtime, emergency callouts, weekends, and holidays as required.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
401(k) with employer matching
Paid time off
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development courses and training
Flexible spending accounts
HSA option
Potential eligibility for performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, company vehicle, and per diem or other applicable compensation
Company-provided vehicle, phone, laptop or tablet, tools, and safety equipment as required for the role