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Generator Operator Jobs Near Me

Operator I

Johnstown, OH · On-site

$35/hr

This position is responsible for the day-to-day operations and monitoring on engine-generator packages, mechanical equipment, auxiliary systems, and plant support equipment. The Operator 1 will work ...

This position is responsible for the day-to-day operations and monitoring on engine-generator packages, mechanical equipment, auxiliary systems, and plant support equipment. The Operator 1 will work ...

Operator I

Johnstown, OH · On-site

$35/hr

This position is responsible for the day-to-day operations and monitoring on engine-generator packages, mechanical equipment, auxiliary systems, and plant support equipment. The Operator 1 will work ...

Site Operator

Columbus, OH · On-site

$17 - $22.25/hr

Review electrical submittals (gear, generator and pole lights) and utilize them to perform layouts ... Minimum of two (2) years of experience as an operator and concrete finisher. * Required:

Site Operator

Gahanna, OH · On-site

$17 - $22.25/hr

Review electrical submittals (gear, generator and pole lights) and utilize them to perform layouts ... Minimum of two (2) years of experience as an operator and concrete finisher. * Required:

This is not a machine operator position -- it's a skilled craft role responsible for providing ... This role directly supports NEC's rotor and generator servicing operations and contributes to ...

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... and operated business built on a foundation of trust, excellence, and unwavering commitment to our customers. What started as a local service has grown into one of the most recognized generator ...

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... and operated business built on a foundation of trust, excellence, and unwavering commitment to our customers. What started as a local service has grown into one of the most recognized generator ...

Aluminum Welder

Columbus, OH

$20.25 - $26.50/hr

You'll focus on systems such as Isolated Phase Bus Ducts, Non-Segregated Bus Ducts, and Generator ... Proficient in operating forklifts, manlifts, and other field equipment Additional Requirements:

Aluminum Welder

Columbus, OH · On-site

$20.25 - $26.50/hr

You'll focus on systems such as Isolated Phase Bus Ducts, Non-Segregated Bus Ducts, and Generator ... Proficient in operating forklifts, manlifts, and other field equipment Additional Requirements:

Lead and direct operators on assigned shift in engine generator and BESS operations. * Maintain shift operating logs and records. * Perform regular equipment rounds, taking critical readings from ...

Lead and direct operators on assigned shift in engine generator and BESS operations. * Maintain shift operating logs and records. * Perform regular equipment rounds, taking critical readings from ...

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As of Jul 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for generator operator in the United States is $22.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.43 and $24.76 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Data Center Commissioning Generator Service Technician

Data Center Commissioning Generator Service Technician

W.W.Williams Company

Hilliard, OH

$34 - $50/hr

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago


W.W. Williams rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 16 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

94th of 242 rated repair and maintenance companies


Job description

Data Center Commissioning Generator Service Technician Opportunity Summary:

Data centers run on backup power that has to work the first time, every time. As a Data Center Commissioning Generator Technician at W.W. Williams, youll commission, test, troubleshoot, and support standby power generators at data center campuses the mission-critical infrastructure behind the cloud. Youll work as part of a coordinated commissioning team, backed by a structured, company-paid training path that grows you from a strong generator tech into a trusted commissioning specialist.

If you take pride in precision, clean documentation, and getting mission-critical power systems online right, we want to talk to you. Data Center Commissioning Generator Service Technicians get a $5.00 per incentive when working at a Data Center. This opportunity is immediate apply today!

Job Duties:

  • Commission and repair standby power generators and related power-generation systems at data center sites, verifying that equipment is installed, tested, and operating to design parameters.
  • Perform startup, functional testing, and load-bank testing; accurately record instrumentation and commissioning data.
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose generator controls (AC and DC), voltage regulators, engine control units, and exhaust aftertreatment systems using electronic diagnostic tools.
  • Perform preventative maintenance, field modifications, and warranty corrections in line with your completed training.
  • Conduct failure analysis and document findings, corrective actions, and results clearly.
  • Coordinate daily with the site commissioning team project lead, service coordinator, and contractors to keep the project on schedule.
  • Follow all site safety and compliance requirements, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), NFPA 70E, and OSHA standards, plus data center site protocols and etiquette.
  • Maintain accurate records to support warranty, commissioning, and customer reporting.

Work Experience & Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of generator service, power generation, or commissioning experience (data center experience a plus), or equivalent training and experience.
  • Working knowledge of standby power generators, generator controls, electrical systems, and diesel engines.
  • Comfort using electronic diagnostic tools and commissioning/construction-management platforms (e.g., Procore).
  • Willingness and ability to travel to jobsites and to be available for on-call support as project schedules require.
  • Strong analytical problem-solving skills, precision, attention to detail, and excellent documentation habits.
  • Commitment to completing a structured commissioning and safety training path (LOTO, NFPA 70E, OSHA 10, electrical, commissioning, and failure analysis) provided and paid for by the company.
  • EGSA certification is a plus and if you dont have it yet, well help you earn it.
  • Your own hand tools (backed by our Tool Replacement Insurance program).
  • Transitioning military and trade-school graduates ready to grow are encouraged to apply.

Why This Role:

  • Mission-critical work. Youll keep the backup power behind data centers ready to perform when it matters most.
  • Specialized, in-demand skills. Company-paid training and certifications build a skill set thats genuinely scarce and well rewarded.
  • A clear path forward. Grow from Apprentice to Journeyman to Master-level commissioning technician.
  • A real support structure. Youll work within a coordinated commissioning team never out on an island.

Employee Rewards & Benefits:

  • Competitive pay with premium/specialty compensation opportunities for certified commissioning technicians.
  • Company-paid specialized commissioning, safety, and OEM training and certifications including EGSA sponsorship.
  • 8 Paid Holidays & 1 Paid Wellness Day
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401k with a Company Match
  • Company Paid Training
  • Growth & Leadership Opportunities

About the Company:

W.W. Williams was founded in Columbus, Ohio, in 1912. Today The W.W. Williams Companies have a broad portfolio of businesses located throughout the U.S. and Mexico. The W.W. Williams Companies include CT Power and Guaranteed Truck Service. W.W. Williams offers a full range of industry-leading products, while providing technical/mechanical service and repair, remanufacturing and warehouse/supply chain management solutions to a varied customer base. Our products and services include diesel engines, transmissions, heavy duty truck repair, transport refrigeration, power generation and third-party supply chain logistics services. Our customers include on-highway truck fleets, off-highway equipment users, data centers, hospitals, Department of Defense OEMs, vehicle OEMs, U.S. Military and boat owners to name a few.

What began as a small family-owned business has evolved into one of the nation's most diversified solutions provider. We are relentlessly dedicated to helping our customers achieve maximum up time. From single trucking to cranes to fleet management to power generators to military and commercial packaging - consider it done.

We are Genuine. Honest. Passionate. That's not a slogan, it's a mantra. Everyone who wears the W.W. Williams name - from service technicians to advisors to business executives - is committed to getting the job done right, the first time around. Our people are our greatest assets; we support our team with access to world class training and development opportunities. It's this level of investment and care that matters to customers, giving you peace of mind that your fleet is in the right hands.

W.W. Williams is one of the nations largest sales and service networks of industrial power products. With multiple locations across the US and Mexico, we are dedicated to providing highly professional service and strong relationships with our customers.

Join us for a career where you'll grow both personally and professionally in a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.

Competitive wages and benefits. AAP/EPE/M/F/Vets/Disabled, DFWP.


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