Pump Tech

Granite Construction; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Construction is seeking an entry-level Pump Tech to assist with water pump installations, troubleshooting, and routine mechanical tasks. The job is predominantly outdoors and may require overnight travel to various job sites across the nation.

Responsibilities include operating and maintaining service trucks and equipment, collecting water samples, and documenting time and materials. Must be physically capable and able to stand long shifts, with CDL A/B a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be mechanically inclined; hydraulic pumps a plus.
• Able to travel overnight up to 2 weeks.
• Outdoor work in all weather conditions.
• Lift up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Stand for 10–12 hours per shift.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the installation, troubleshooting, and repair of water pumps to ensure optimal performance.
• Drive equipment to job sites.
• Operate and maintain service trucks, cranes, boom trucks, generators, engines, pumps, and other equipment.
• Load and unload trucks and transport equipment between sites.
• Collect and label water samples for analysis.
• Maintain records of time, materials, and other required paperwork.
• Collaborate with the crew and work independently to achieve project goals.
• Ensure safety and quality procedures are followed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Hydraulic pumps knowledge

Overnight travel willingness

Outdoor work in all weather

Lift 50 lbs

Stand 10–12 hours

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL A or B a plus

Job description

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do.

General Summary

The Pump Tech is an entry level role primarily responsible for assisting with water pump installation tasks and performing routine mechanical work. This position is mainly outside work and sometimes requires overnight travel.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Assist in the installation, troubleshooting, and repair of water pumps to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime
• Drive equipment to job sites
• Lift and move pipe and pump components weighing up to 50 lbs., and assist with lifting components up to 100 lbs. to support operational needs
• Operate and maintain service trucks, cranes, boom trucks, generators, engines, pumps, and other equipment used on water pumping sites to ensure reliable and efficient operation
• Collaborate with the crew and work independently to accomplish tasks to achieve project goals and deadlines
• Maintain accurate records of time, materials, and other required paperwork to ensure proper documentation and accountability
• Load and unload trucks with equipment and materials to facilitate smooth logistics and operations
• Transport equipment between sites and set up for jobs to ensure timely and efficient project execution
• Collect and accurately label water samples for analysis to ensure precise and reliable data collection
• Ensure adherence to all safety and quality procedures to maintain a safe and efficient work environment
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support overall team objectives and project success

Education

• High school diploma or GED
• CDL A or B a plus

Work Experience

• Construction site experience or similar outdoor industry experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Able to work in small teams successfully
• Must be mechanically inclined, experience with hydraulic pumps a plus
• Must be able to travel overnight for up to 2 weeks at a time, as job sites vary across the nation
• Must be dependable and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs occasionally
• Must be able to stand for 10–12-hour shifts

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a small hand tools. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or push/pull up to 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Requirements/Skills

• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
• Ability and willingness to abide by company code of conduct on a daily basis
• Must be able to travel and be away from home for up to 2 weeks at a time
• Must have clean driving record and a valid driver’s license
• CDL license – Class A or B preferred
• Must be able to work Safe and follow directions

Equal Opportunity

Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.