What are the responsibilities and job description for the Septic Technician position at Lion Home Services?
About the role: You will operate pump trucks to service tanks, perform routine maintenance, and conduct equipment inspections. This role involves identifying repair needs, escalating complex issues, ensuring necessary materials are available, providing clients with equipment usage guidance, and maintaining detailed maintenance records.
About Us: At Lion Home Service, we’re not just in the service business, we’re in the business of improving lives. You will be an essential part of our team’s meaningful contribution to the world.
“We’re setting a new standard of excellence in the industry. It starts with YOU. Every word, action, and decision has the potential to benefit our clients, our team, and contribute to our success. Embed these core values into your thoughts and actions. Together we’ll continue to push higher.”
What you will do:
- Operate pump trucks to service tanks and related equipment.
- Perform routine maintenance and inspections on equipment.
- Identify repair or replacement needs and escalate complex issues to level 3 technicians or the Project Manager.
- Ensure adequate materials and supplies are available to complete assignments.
- Provide guidance on the proper use of equipment to clients or end-users.
- Record and report on maintenance activities and equipment condition.
Pay Structure:
- Hourly rate: $20/hour
- Commission: 5% on applicable sales or service contracts
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operate pump trucks to service tanks and related equipment.
- Perform routine maintenance and inspections on equipment.
- Assist in diagnosing problems and failures in septic systems.
- Install various septic systems under supervision.
- Document activities to provide written support for performed tasks.
- Assist in repairing pipes and ensuring safe functionality.
- Request equipment and supplies to maintain inventory.
- Test for leaks in new and repaired systems.
- Assist in measuring, cutting, threading, bending, reaming, and installing pipe and fittings.
- Assemble pipe sections, tubing, or fittings as needed.
- Locate and mark positions of pipe installations, connections, and fixtures in structures.
- Maintain a clean and stocked service vehicle.
- Attend weekly departmental meetings.
- Participate in periodic inventory and truck inspections.
- Maintain tools and machinery in good condition, using them safely.
- Explain services performed to clients and ensure customer satisfaction.
- Provide pricing to customers for approval before performing work.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ability to perform multiple technical tasks including operating equipment and adhering to safety practices.
- Ability to perform basic algebra and geometry, read technical information, compose documents, and solve practical problems.
- Willingness to obtain or currently pursuing a plumbing license.
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Class B CDL required.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to stand, walk, climb ladders and stairs.
- Ability to work in confined spaces and maneuver in attics, basements, and crawl spaces.
- Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
- Normal or corrected vision for close and peripheral vision, depth perception.
- Ability to work with or without accommodation for known disabilities.
Working Environment:
- Field service environment with exposure to sewer and water smells, power tool sounds, dust, and debris.
- Exposure to extreme weather conditions.
- Extended work hours including day and/or evening shifts.
- Local travel required.
Salary : $20
