Skilled Service Technician- As Needed/On Call

National Water Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call

1099 contractor

Flexible schedule

High hourly pay

Job summary

National Water Services in Austin, TX is building a roster of Skilled Service Technicians for on-call dispatch to diagnose and repair water vending equipment at retail stores. If you have hands-on plumbing and electrical experience, a reliable vehicle, and a valid driver’s license, this flexible gig lets you work on your own terms as an independent contractor at $55 per hour.

No licensing required, and you’ll complete simple service reports with photos after each visit, helping the NWS home

Qualifications

• Experience with plumbing systems including water lines, valves and fittings.
• Experience with basic electrical systems and troubleshooting.
• Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical equipment independently.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
• Smartphone with camera.
• On-call availability in local area.

Responsibilities

• Respond to on-call dispatches at retail store locations.
• 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 may be quick fixes; others may require a follow-up visit.

Skills

Hands-on plumbing experience

Hands-on electrical experience

Mechanical troubleshooting

Driver's license

Reliable vehicle

Smartphone

Job description

Skilled Service Technician- As Needed/On Call

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 Austin, TX 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