Field Service Technician - Valves & Actuators

Uft; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Municipal Valve & Equipment Company, Inc. (MVE), a UFT company, is seeking a Service Technician to inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain valves and actuators for municipal customers.

The role requires mechanical and electrical aptitude, plus proficiency with Microsoft Office for reporting and documentation. The position involves roughly 50% travel and work onsite in Addison, TX, with typical hours 7 am to 4 pm or until completion.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience working with valves or actuators (electric and/or pneumatic).
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, low-voltage electrical circuits, and industrial equipment troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, valve drawings, and technical manuals.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to job sites.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and up to 75 lbs occasionally.
• Comfortable working in industrial environments, including confined spaces and variable weather.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain valves, electric actuators, and pneumatic actuators for municipal customers.
• Service, troubleshoot, and calibrate electric and pneumatic actuators.
• Conduct field inspections, operational testing, and start-ups for new installations.
• Replace or repair valve components, seals, gears, limit switches, wiring, and mechanical linkages.
• Perform torque verification, calibration, and positioner setup on equipment.
• Complete work orders, service reports, and documentation using Microsoft Office.
• Read electrical schematics and valve drawings; maintain logs of parts used and time spent.
• Communicate with customers, project managers, and supervisors to provide updates and explanations.
• Follow safety protocols, lockout/tagout, confined space guidelines, and use PPE.

Skills

Valve/actuator experience

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Microsoft Office

Reading schematics

Multimeters/calibration tools

Valid driver's license

Travel readiness

Lifting 50–75 lbs

Industrial environment comfort

Tools

AUMA actuators

Limitorque actuators

Rotork actuators

Job description

Municipal Valve & Equipment Company, Inc. (MVE), a UFT company, is seeking a Service Technician to inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain valves and actuators for municipal customers.

The role requires mechanical and electrical aptitude, plus proficiency with Microsoft Office for reporting and documentation. The position involves roughly 50% travel and work onsite in Addison, TX, with typical hours 7 am to 4 pm or until completion.