Skilled Service Technician- Water Filtration- As Needed/On Call

National Water Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

National Water Services in Austin, TX seeks a skilled on-call Service Technician to diagnose and repair plumbing, electrical, and mechanical issues on water vending equipment. You will respond to dispatches at local retail locations and complete service reports with photos from each visit.

The role is a flexible 1099 contractor position with an all-inclusive rate of $55 per hour, and no fixed schedule. Ideal for technicians seeking side income while leveraging hands-on trades experience.

Qualifications

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

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.
• Some jobs may require a follow-up visit; NWS handles coordination with stores.

Skills

Plumbing

Electrical

Mechanical repair

Driver's license

Reliable vehicle

Smartphone

On-call availability

Tools

Water filtration equipment

Job description

Skilled Service Technician - Water Filtration - As Needed/On Call

National Water Services Austin, Texas, 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 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