Pump Tech - Layne

granite; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Construction Incorporated is seeking a Pump Tech at an entry level to assist with water pump installation tasks and perform routine mechanical work on water pumping sites. Overnight travel and outdoor work are required for this position.

You will lift up to 50 lbs., operate service trucks and pumps, and collaborate with the crew to meet project goals. A high school diploma or GED is required; construction site experience is preferred; CDL is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Construction site experience preferred.
• Must be able to travel and be away from home for up to 2 weeks at a time.
• CDL license - Class A or B is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety and quality procedures to maintain a safe, efficient work environment.
• Lift and move pipe and pump components up to 50 lbs and assist with up to 100 lbs.
• Operate and maintain service trucks, cranes, and pumps on water pumping sites.
• Collaborate with the crew and work independently to meet project goals and deadlines.
• Maintain records of time, materials, and required paperwork.
• Assist in installation, troubleshooting, and repair of water pumps.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Lifting 50 lbs

Stamina 10-12 hr

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hydraulic pumps

Job description

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General Summary

The Pump Tech is an entry level role primarily responsible for assisting with water pump installation tasks and performing routine mechanical work. Overnight travel and outdoor work required in this position.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Ensure adherence to all safety and quality procedures to maintain a safe and efficient work environment
• 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
• Assist in the installation, troubleshooting, and repair of water pumps to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime
• 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
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support overall team objectives and project success

Education

• High school diploma or GED

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 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, is a plus but not required
• Must be able to work Safe and follow directions

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. 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.