Senior Field Technician, Water & Wastewater Systems

Lever, Inc.; Helena, Northern (MT, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Peak Water Services in Helena, MT seeks an experienced Field Technician to support operation, maintenance, and repair of water and wastewater systems. You will troubleshoot complex issues, lead service calls, and mentor junior staff while traveling within a three-hour radius of Helena.

The role includes on-call rotation, documentation, and collaboration with customers, engineers, and contractors to ensure reliable water treatment performance.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently on complex field assignments.
• Ability to troubleshoot from symptoms to root cause.
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Experience leading small crews safely and efficiently.
• Ability to communicate technical issues clearly to non-technical customers.
• Know when to proceed, stop, or escalate.
• Ability to produce clear documentation for internal, customer, and regulatory use.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and up to 75 lbs occasionally.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to work around odors, wastewater, chemicals, and confined areas.
• Ability to use a phone, tablet, or computer for notes and reports.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Ability to communicate clearly with coworkers, customers, and supervisors.
• Willingness to participate in on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Independently operate, inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain assigned systems.
• Diagnose complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, process, and control issues.
• Lead service calls, repairs, startups, emergency responses, and technical troubleshooting.
• Train and mentor Level 1 and Level 2 employees.
• Coordinate with customers, engineers, contractors, labs, suppliers, and PEAK management.
• Support compliance reporting, sampling schedules, logs, and regulatory documentation.
• Assist with scoping, planning, and pricing repair or maintenance work.
• Identify system risks, safety issues, and needed follow-up work.
• Participate in on-call rotation and respond to after-hours calls.

Skills

Independent work

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Customer communication

Documentation

On-call readiness

Education

Montana operator certifications (preferred)

Job description

Peak Water Services in Helena, MT seeks an experienced Field Technician to support operation, maintenance, and repair of water and wastewater systems. You will troubleshoot complex issues, lead service calls, and mentor junior staff while traveling within a three-hour radius of Helena.

The role includes on-call rotation, documentation, and collaboration with customers, engineers, and contractors to ensure reliable water treatment performance.