Power Technician 2

Aggreko; Bridgeport (NJ); On-site; USD 50,971 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal use vehicle

No premium cost medical plan

Technical training programs

Career growth opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Aggreko is seeking a Power Technician 2 in Bridgeport, NJ to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on power generators, diesel engines, and related equipment. You will travel daily in a company vehicle and may work overtime or weekends as needed.

The role requires 3–7 years of experience with generators, a valid driver's license, and the ability to read schematics. A TWIC/DOT card may be required depending on assignments.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED or equivalent work experience.
• 3-7 years of experience working on power generator equipment, performing inspections, maintenance, and repairs.
• Experience with calculating nominal and effective tonnage and/or kW requirements, along with reading schematics.
• Based on customer requirements, you may be required to obtain and maintain a TWIC card or valid DOT medical card.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to move or lift objects, typically less than 75 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs of power generators, diesel engines, electrical distribution equipment, and/or oil free air compressors.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures at the shop and at customer locations and handle the repairs.
• Be out on your own or teamed up with other technician(s) to set up and operate equipment at the shop and on customer sites.

Skills

Power generator experience

Reading schematics

Lifting ability

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Maintenance and repair tooling

Job description

Power Technician 2, Bridgeport, NJ

Power without pause. Heating, cooling and oil‑free air without end. We keep our customers’ worlds on. From world‑class events that last a few weeks to mining operations and remote communities who rely on us for decades.

What You’ll Do

• You’ll be based out of our Bridgeport, NJ Service Center and can expect to work in the field with local travel daily in your company vehicle.
• You’ll have an opportunity to work overtime and weekends, and there is a potential for travel.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs of power generators, diesel engines, electrical distribution equipment, and/or oil free air compressors.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures at the shop and at customer locations and handle the repairs.
• You will either be out on your own or teamed up with other technician(s) to set up and operate equipment at the shop and on customer sites.

You Are

• High School diploma/GED or equivalent work experience
• 3-7 years of experience working on power generators equipment, performing inspections, maintenance, and repairs.
• Experience with calculating nominal and effective tonnage and/or kW requirements, along with reading and knowing schematics.
• Based on the customer requirements, you may be required to obtain and maintain a TWIC card or valid DOT medical card.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to move or lift objects, typically less than 75 lbs.

Here’s What You’ll Get

• Full‑time with potential for overtime.
• Hourly ranges $37-$40 an hour
• Personal use vehicle.
• No premium cost medical plan option available.
• Robust technical training programs, in person and virtual, on controls, HVAC, electrical, microgrid & storage and more.
• Career growth opportunities and tuition reimbursement available.
• Safety‑focused culture working on brand new technology.

Other Essential Job Requirements

• Availability to work the assigned schedule, travel to work locations (if needed) and be on standby for work outside of regularly scheduled shifts.
• Must be able to stand, walk and sit for prolonged periods of time; and be able to walk over uneven terrain with functional balance that does not require any special assistive devices.
• Must be able to move the extremities and spine through a functional range of motion that will permit work to be safely performed from ground / floor level to full overhead level.
• Must have good finger dexterity to manipulate small items, functional hand‑eye coordination, and functionally grip with adequate strength to safely hold tools and stair railing or ladders.
• Must be able to safely meet the physical demands outlined in the Essential Physical Capacities Assessment and pass the post‑offer physical abilities assessment, which includes being able to lift (60 lbs), push/pull (80 lbs), carry (60 lbs), climb stairs and ladders as well as a combination of climbing while carrying objects (15 lbs), stoop, kneel and squat.

Equal employment opportunity

We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people’s unique skills, attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers.

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you apply for a role at Aggreko, we will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience, and not on your race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.