Service Technician- On Call/As Needed

National Water Services; Sands (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible on-call work

Independent contractor status

Job summary

National Water Services in Boone, NC, is seeking Service Technicians for on-call, gig-based work to service water vending machines nationwide. The role emphasizes hands-on plumbing, electrical, and mechanical repairs with flexible scheduling and independent contractor status.

You’ll diagnose issues, perform repairs, document with photos, and report progress to the home office. No license required, but practical trade experience and a valid driver’s license are essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with basic plumbing — water lines, valves, fittings, connections.
• Hands-on experience with basic electrical systems — wiring, components, troubleshooting.
• Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical equipment on your own.
• Reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license.
• Smartphone with camera and on-call availability.

Responsibilities

• Respond to on-call dispatches at retail store locations in your area.
• Diagnose and repair plumbing, electrical, and mechanical issues on water vending equipment.
• Complete a service report with before and after photos at each visit.
• Communicate findings and repair status back to the NWS home office.

Skills

Plumbing experience

Electrical experience

Mechanical diagnosis

Valid driver's license

Reliable vehicle

Smartphone

Tools

Basic plumbing tools

Electrical troubleshooting

Job description

Service Technician- On Call/As Needed

National Water Services Sands, North Carolina, United States

About this position

NWS — FreshPure Water Systems

Service Technician — On-Call / Gig

Got hands-on plumbing and electrical experience? Looking for flexible on-call work that pays well and fits around your schedule? This could be a great fit.

NWS operates water vending machines in retail stores across the country. We’re building a roster of Service Technicians in Boone, NC, to dispatch when a machine needs diagnosis or repair. No licensing required — just solid real-world experience and the ability to figure out what’s wrong and fix it.

What You’ll Do

• Respond to on-call dispatches at retail store locations in your area
• Diagnose and repair plumbing, electrical, and mechanical issues on water vending equipment
• Complete a service report with before and after photos at each visit
• Communicate findings and repair status back to the NWS home office

Some jobs are a quick on-site fix. Others may need a follow-up visit. NWS handles all coordination with the store — you just focus on the repair.

What You Need

• Hands-on experience with basic plumbing — water lines, valves, fittings, connections
• Hands-on experience with basic electrical systems — wiring, components, troubleshooting
• Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical equipment on your own
• Reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license
• Smartphone with camera
• Available for on-call dispatch in your local area

The Pay & Setup

• $55/hr all-inclusive — mileage and travel factored into your rate
• 1099 independent contractor — work on your own terms
• On-call / as-needed — no fixed schedule, no minimum hours
• Ideal side income if you’re already doing trade, maintenance, or repair work