Generator Technician

Pearce Services • Los Angeles, CA

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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 an independent, self-starting technician who is willing to travel and work in a fast-paced telecom environment. Technicians maintain, diagnose, repair, install, and upgrade generator systems and related components to ensure reliable backup power. Duties may evolve based on business and client needs.

The position involves responding to power and generator alarms, potentially while assigned to 24-hour on-call duty, and working safely around power supply equipment and associated hazards. The role requires long-distance driving, physical work, and flexibility to work varied hours, weekends, holidays, overtime, emergency callouts, and extended periods away from home as required. A DOT physical must be passed.

Pearce provides a base pay range of $30–$40 USD. Eligible compensation may also include performance and 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 benefits package that includes health and life insurance, a 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and professional development. Additional benefits described include medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, an HSA option, paid vacation and holidays, and professional development training. The company provides a vehicle, phone, laptop or tablet, and necessary 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 to stoop, bend, kneel, squat, climb, and stand for long periods.
• Ability to inspect and troubleshoot equipment and alarms effectively, both visually and audibly.
• Willingness and ability to drive long distances and work day, evening, or night hours, 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain generators, diagnose and repair problems, and install or replace components or entire systems.
• Perform additional 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, and test them for proper operation.
• Respond promptly to power and generator alarms; answer assigned phone calls and emails promptly and serve on 24-hour on-call duty when assigned.
• Work safely around hazards associated with installing and maintaining power supply equipment, switching gear, and other equipment; use safety equipment and practices.
• Attend and participate in designated safety and training meetings.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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