Field Technician - Hauppauge,NY

The Rapid Group; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Time

Opportunity to grow within a dynamic  

Job summary

The Rapid Group is seeking a skilled Field Technician to troubleshoot, diagnose, disassemble, evaluate, and repair wastewater pumps, booster pumps, and other rotating equipment at customer locations. This field-based role is hands-on and essential to ensuring operational reliability for municipal, industrial, and commercial clients.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude, experience with pumps and rotating equipment, and the ability to provide quality service directly in the field.

Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting and repairing pumps, motors, or rotating equipment preferred.
• Ability to replace seals, bearings, packing, and mechanical components.
• Familiarity with preventative maintenance and field service repair processes.
• Knowledge of OSHA job site safety requirements.
• Valid driver’s license required for field-based work.

Responsibilities

• Perform field testing, inspection, equipment startups, and operating performance evaluations on centrifugal and positive displacement pumps.
• Replace packing, mechanical seals, bearings, and components in pumps, motors, blowers, generators, and related equipment.
• Conduct precision alignment of motors and pumps.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, disassemble, and repair rotating equipment including pumps, motors, and mechanical systems.
• Evaluate pump systems to determine the cause of failure and required repairs.
• Assist with removal and reinstallation of pumps and equipment at customer sites.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on customer equipment.
• Document detailed information on work orders including pump data and service notes.
• Follow job site safety standards and maintain a clean, safe working environment.

Skills

Pumps & rotating equipment

Mechanical troubleshooting

Field service experience

Customer service

Documentation & communication

Independent work

Safety awareness

OSHA safety knowledge

Job description

The Rapid Group (TRG) is the parent company of six operating subsidiaries that have been providing exceptional service and technical expertise for more than five decades. These subsidiaries include Rapid Pump & Meter Service Co., Machinery Services Co., Delta Electro Power, Industrial Sales & Service (IS&S), AC Furia, Pumping Solutions, and O&M Solutions. As subsidiaries, each company operates under the TRG umbrella while maintaining its own specialized capabilities, allowing us to deliver comprehensive mechanical, electrical, pumping, and industrial infrastructure solutions across the East Coast.

Rapid Pump & Meter Service Co., Machinery Services Co., Delta Electro Power, Industrial Sales & Service (IS&S), AC Furia, Pumping Solutions, and O&M Solutions. As subsidiaries, each company operates under the TRG umbrella while maintaining its own specialized capabilities, allowing us to deliver comprehensive mechanical, electrical, pumping, and industrial infrastructure solutions across the East Coast. Together, our companies support municipal, industrial, commercial, and transportation sectors with best-in-class maintenance, repair, installation, field service, and emergency response services that keep critical systems operating reliably and efficiently.

Position Summary

The Rapid Group is seeking a skilled Field Technician to troubleshoot, diagnose, disassemble, evaluate, and repair wastewater pumps, booster pumps, and other rotating equipment at customer locations. This field-based role is hands-on and essential to ensuring operational reliability for our municipal, industrial, and commercial clients. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude, experience with pumps and rotating equipment, and the ability to provide quality service directly in the field.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform field testing, inspection, equipment startups, and operating performance evaluations on centrifugal and positive displacement pumps.
• Replace packing, mechanical seals, bearings, and components in pumps, motors, blowers, generators, and related equipment.
• Conduct precision alignment of motors and pumps.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, disassemble, and repair rotating equipment including pumps, motors, and mechanical systems.
• Evaluate pump systems to determine the cause of failure, equipment condition, and necessary repairs.
• Assist with removal and reinstallation of pumps and equipment at customer sites.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on customer equipment.
• Document detailed information on work orders including pump data, motor data, failure analysis, required parts, and service notes.
• Follow job site safety standards and maintain a clean, safe working environment.

Qualifications:

• Experience troubleshooting and repairing pumps, motors, or rotating equipment preferred.
• Ability to replace seals, bearings, packing, and mechanical components.
• Familiarity with preventative maintenance and field service repair processes.
• Knowledge of OSHA job site safety requirements.
• Valid driver’s license required for fieldbased work.
• Mandatory preemployment drug screening.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Ability to work independently at customer sites.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Professional, reliable, and customer service oriented.

Benefits:

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Supportive team environment
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Time
• Opportunity to grow within a dynamic service organization

Work Conditions / Schedule:

• Fulltime
• Onsite, fieldbased role
• Typical schedule: Monday to Friday 7:30AM to 4:00PM
• Overtime and on call shifts may be required based on customer needs
• Travel to customer sites required
• Location: Hauppauge, NY
• Subsidiary: Industrial Sales & Service

EEO Statement

The Rapid Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.