[Remote] Generator Technician - Chicago, Illinois

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Pearce Services is the nation's leading independent service provider for critical telecommunication and renewable energy infrastructure. They are seeking a skilled Generator Technician to service and repair commercial generators on cell phone towers, requiring independent and self-starting individuals who can respond to alarms and maintain equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining generators, diagnosing and repairing problems, installing and replacing components or entire systems, and 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
• Install water and fuel supply lines, pumps, electrical wiring and controls, and other components, and test for proper operation
• Be responsible for responding promptly/timely to Power/Generator alarms; have the ability to be on call 24/7 if necessary and respond promptly in answering assigned phone and email
• Perform work with the awareness of all potential hazards connected with the installation and maintenance of power supply equipment, switching gear, and other equipment, including but not limited to falls, electric shock, falling objects, and traffic; use safety equipment and utilize safety practices; attend and participate in all designated safety and training meetings

Skills

• 2 or more years of experience with generator maintenance
• A minimum of 1 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
• Candidates must be able to comply with OSHA Standards
• This position requires lifting over 50 pounds, stooping, bending, kneeling, squatting, climbing, and standing for long periods of time
• Must have the ability to inspect and/or troubleshoot equipment/alarms effectively, both visually and audibly
• Must be willing and able to drive long distances, workday, evening, or night hours; overtime, emergency callouts, weekends, and holidays as required
• Must assume 24-hour on-call duty when assigned and be gone from home for extended periods of time
• Must be able to pass a DOT physical

Benefits

• Performance and referral bonuses
• Production incentives
• Tool/equipment and fuel stipends
• Company vehicle
• Per diem
• Health and life insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development courses
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays

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