Technician 1 - Air Compressor - Lemont, IL

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Bring your energy to Aggreko as a Technician 1 Air Compressor based in Lemont, IL.


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 Lemont, IL service center.
You’ll have an opportunity to work overtime and weekends, and there is a potential for travel.
Perform preventive maintenance and repairs of electrical distribution equipment, and/or oil free air compressors.
Troubleshoot equipment failures at the shop and occasionally on customer locations and handle the repairs.

You are:

High School diploma/GED
4+ years of experience working on power generators, performing inspections, maintenance, and repairs.
Experience with calculating nominal and effective 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 and/or weekends
Annual bonus program
No premium cost medical plan option available
Robust technical training programs, in person and virtual, on diesel, gas, compressed air, electrical, controls, oil free air compressors, HVAC, 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
Willingness to work offshore on an on-call schedule basis to respond to our customers.
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