Mechanic Helper

United Flow Technologies; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Sydnor Hydro in Richmond, VA is seeking a Mechanic Helper to gain hands-on experience in water and wastewater system installations and service. This on-site role supports our growing team and offers exposure to field work.

You will assist with installations, repairs, and testing, learning best practices from experienced technicians in a safety-focused environment.

Travel is required to customer sites, including overnight stays as needed; schedule is Monday–Friday, 7:00–4:30 with on-call rotations.

Qualifications

• Some plumbing or electrical experience preferred.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Commitment to safety and quality.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Able to stand, bend, twist, kneel and lift 50 lbs.
• Able to work in confined spaces (e.g., pump stations, wet wells, manholes).
• Willing to travel, including overnight stays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with water and wastewater system installations, repairs, and service work
• Work alongside experienced technicians to learn industry best practices
• Support equipment setup, testing, and troubleshooting
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment

Skills

Plumbing experience

Electrical experience

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Willingness to learn

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Sydnor Hydro, a UFT company is a construction and equipment supply company specializing in groundwater and wastewater systems and products. We serve federal, state, and municipal governments as well as industrial, commercial, and recreational customers throughout Virginia and in eastern North Carolina, South Carolina, and Maryland.

Sydnor Hydro is looking for a motivated Mechanic Helper to join our growing team! This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in water and wastewater system installations and service. This is an on-site position in Richmond, VA.

What you'll do:

• Assist with water and wastewater system installations, repairs, and service work
• Work alongside experienced technicians to learn industry best practices
• Support equipment setup, testing, and troubleshooting
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment

What you bring:

• Some experience in plumbing or electrical work is preferred
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to safety and quality
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Be able to stand for long periods of time, bend, twist, kneel, and lift 50lbs without injury.
• Be able to work in confined spaces like, pump station wet wells and manholes.
• Ability to work Monday-Friday 7:00-4:30 and rotating emergency on-call
• Travel is required for this role, including visits to customer sites. Travel may include overnight stays, and frequency varies based on customer and business needs.

Compensation:

• $16-20/hour
• Pay will depend on education, experience, skills, and location. The posted range reflects our current expectations but may change.

Join our team to innovate the future of water and wastewater.You'll collaborate with coworkers who are the best and the brightest, challenge yourself on exciting work, and help build the best water and wastewater platform company in the U.S.

Sydnor Hydro is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.