Generator Technician

About This Role

Service and repair commercial generators on cell phone towers in the region. This role requires an independent, self-starter willing to travel and respond promptly to power/generator alarms.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining generators, diagnosing and repairing problems, installing and replacing components or entire systems
• Performing additional maintenance or upgrades on out-of-season equipment
• Conducting performance checks and regular maintenance on generators to ensure proper readiness
• Reading and following blueprints or other design specifications to install or repair
• Installing fuel and water supply lines, pumps, electrical wiring and controls, and other components, and testing for proper operation
• Responding promptly/timely to Power/Generator alarms
• Being on call 24/7 if necessary and responding promptly in answering assigned phone and email
• Performing work with awareness of all potential hazards connected with the installation and maintenance of power supply equipment
• Using safety equipment and utilizing safety practices; attending and participating in all designated safety and training meetings

Requirements

• Minimum of one year of intense work-related experience with generator and electrical maintenance-related software, hardware, and processes
• Thorough knowledge of generator installations, maintenance, and repair of Generators
• Knowledge of electronic, mechanical, and electrical components
• Moderate computer skills
• Basic knowledge of pertinent FCC/FAA/EPA/OSHA regulations
• Ability to lift over 50 pounds, stoop, bend, kneel, squat, climb, and stand for long periods of time
• Ability to inspect and/or troubleshoot equipment/alarms effectively, both visually and audibly
• Willingness and ability to drive long distances, workday, evening, or night hours; overtime, emergency callouts, weekends, and holidays as required
• Ability to assume 24-hour on-call duty when assigned and be gone from home for extended periods of time
• Ability to pass a DOT physical

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of intense work-related experience with generator and electrical maintenance-related software, hardware, and processes

Nice to Have

• Two or more years of experience with generator maintenance

Benefits