Water Well/Pump Technician

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for well and pump repair, installation and troubleshooting
• Be prompt, reliable and prepared to work
• Job preparation including assembling parts, supplies and materials
• Maintain a safe working environment
• Responsible for maintaining and repairing company issued equipment
• Responsible for well rehabilitation efforts using chemicals and mechanical means
• Administrative work including reports, driving logs, fuel logs, time sheets and receipts

Position Qualifications /Requirements

· Successful applicant should have working understanding of water wells, submersible and vertical turbine water well pumps, motors, electricity, controls, piping, construction work, crane operation and rigging.

· Valid state driver’s license, Class B CDL and required medical clearance or the ability to obtain within 90 days

· Must submit to and pass random drug and alcohol testing

· Gain experience necessary to achieve NCCO boom truck certification, New York State Crane License and NGWA pump installer, water systems more than 100 gpm, certification.

· Must be extremely safety conscious and understand hazards and dangers associated with the job. OSHA 10 hour certification a plus

· High School Diploma

· Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to maintain company equipment including pump rig, service truck, welder, generator, hand tools and power tools.

· Ability to read, write and follow written and verbal instructions

· Ability to verbally communicate with clients, consultants, regulatory personnel, project management and supervisors

· Ability to problem-solve when faced with obstacles and changing situations

· Ability to promote additional company offered services

· Ability to train new employees

· Must be able to stand and walk on varying terrains for major portion of shift

· Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs. alone and up to 100 lbs. as a team.

· Requires working with equipment that vibrates and near moving mechanical parts

· Requires the ability to work in all environmental conditions including but not limited to; heat, cold, mud, rain, snow, ice, humidity, in congested and very remote areas, indoors and outdoors.

· Ability to when necessary; bend, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, push, pull and reach

· Requires the need to work at heights and in confined spaces.

· Ability to wear necessary PPE including but not limited to; fall restraint equipment, respirator, Flame resistant clothing, rain gear, steel toed boots, hard hat, safety glasses

· Must be willing to travel and stay out of town in a double occupancy setting as projects require

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Ability to Commute:

• Meadville, PA 16335 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Meadville, PA 16335: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19