Also called: Generator Service Technician, Power Generation Technician
Installs and services backup generators for homes, hospitals, data centers and cell towers.
You run a monthly test on a hospital generator the size of a bus, change oil and filters, and load-test it. In a hurricane you might work 16-hour days getting generators running when the grid is down.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. Electrical or diesel training plus manufacturer certifications.
Ways in: Trade school, Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Electrical Technology, Diesel Technology.
Growing faster than average. Growing with data centers and extreme weather.
Low risk for 10 years. Remote monitoring flags generator faults early; installing, servicing engines and storm-response repairs stay hands-on.
Classes: Small engines CTE, Electrical CTE, Auto shop.
Official data: O*NET occupation 49-2092.
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