Technician Trainee - Water (Potential Promotion to Tech 1 at 90 days)

Hydromax USA; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Smartphone & laptop

Uniform & PPE

Overtime

Paid training

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Holidays & PTO

401K with match

Job summary

Hydromax USA is hiring a Water Technician Trainee in Washington, DC. The 3‑month program will train you to work on valve maintenance or fire hydrant maintenance and assessment. Progression to Water Technician 1 is possible after meeting performance expectations.

Role involves outdoor work on busy streets with safety protocols, driving a 4x4 truck, data collection, and QA duties. No prior experience required; comprehensive training and benefits provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to pass pre-employment background check and drug screen.
• Valid DOT medical certification as required by project location.
• Physically capable for field work (lifting up to 50 lbs, walking on varied terrain).
• Willing to travel, some weekends and nights may be required.
• Proficient with mobile devices and data collection apps.
• Able to make safe, informed decisions affecting public safety.
• Experience operating duty vehicles in off-road or challenging conditions.

Responsibilities

• Accurately collect GPS coordinates for all assets.
• Safely operate, maintain, and clean all equipment.
• Gather precise data from inspection points.
• Maintain productivity and discipline throughout the workday.
• Achieve driving score of A-90 or above.
• Use PPE and follow work zone safety protocols daily.
• Learn to maintain/operate hydrants and valves per AWWA standards.
• Perform repairs on hydrants and water main valve nuts.
• Communicate effectively with support staff and field managers.

Skills

Driving license

Background check

DOT Medical

Physical fitness

Outdoor work

Travel readiness

Mobile devices

Safety decisions

4x4 truck operation

Self-motivation

Education

High School

Tools

GPS devices

Field data apps

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Washington, DC 20003, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $22.00 - $24.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: Up to 50% , Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Construction, Job Title: Technician Trainee - Water

Location: Washington, DC

Compensation: $22 - $24/hourly depending on experience

About Hydromax USA:

We're seeking talented individuals to help us grow in the rapidly expanding utility industry. Since 2003, we've led the way in advanced field services and solutions, empowering utilities to maximize their infrastructure investments. Our mission is to enhance the safety, sustainability, and reliability of the nation's energy assets and natural resources. At Hydromax USA, you'll work with smart, passionate people to solve complex problems using innovative solutions. Together, we'll create a digital environment that modernizes and improves utility operations. Join us in making the world a better place by understanding the present and protecting the future.

Position Summary

Launch Your Career as a Water Technician Trainee! As a Water Technician Trainee, you'll play a vital role in one of two essential maintenance programs: Valve Maintenance or Fire Hydrant Maintenance and Assessment. Our 3-month trainee program is designed to set you up for success, with clear pathways for career growth. Once you meet expectations, you'll have the opportunity to advance to Water Technician 1.

Regional & Work Environment Considerations

This role involves working along busy streets, highways, and residential roads, often in high-traffic areas. Crews must follow strict safety protocols and be aware of roadside hazards. Some sites may include embankments, uneven terrain, or wet conditions. Expect outdoor challenges and changing weather conditions. This means adapting to high heat, humidity, sudden storms, and cold temperatures.

Qualifications: Primary Responsibilities

• Accurately collect GPS coordinates for all assigned assets.
• Safely operate, maintain, and clean all equipment.
• Gather precise data from each inspection point.
• Maintain consistent productivity and discipline throughout the workday.
• Achieve and uphold a driving score of A-90 or above, in accordance with the company’s driver performance system.
• Properly use PPE and follow work zone safety protocols on a daily basis.
• Learn to maintain or operate fire hydrants and valves according to AWWA provided standards.
• Perform repairs on fire hydrants and water main valve operating nuts.
• Maintain open and effective communication with support staff and field managers each day.

Job Qualifications and Skills

• Possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Able to pass a comprehensive background check and pre-employment drug screening (required as a condition of employment).
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a valid DOT Medical Certification, as required by specific project locations.
• Physically capable of performing field work, including walking over varied terrain, entering confined spaces, bending, squatting, and lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds for extended periods.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions and in physically demanding environments.
• Willing and able to travel as needed based on project requirements, including weekends and occasional night shifts.
• Proficient in using mobile devices and field data collection applications.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound, safety-conscious decisions that may impact the public.
• Capable of operating and maneuvering a 4x4 2500 series truck in off-road or challenging conditions.
• Self‑motivated, dependable, and committed to high ethical work standards.
• Employees may be assigned additional duties, responsibilities, projects, work locations, or tasks based on operational and business needs.

Pay

• $22 - $24/hour depending on experience

Work Schedule

• Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 5:00pm

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Company paid smartphone and laptop
• Company paid uniform, Safety boot voucher, and PPE
• Opportunities for paid overtime
• Paid training with no experience required
• Medical, dental, vision insurance and more
• Company paid life insurance policy
• Paid holidays and personal paid time off (PTO)
• 401K with company match after 6 months
• Career advancement opportunities
• Career Path for Water Division - Copy and paste this link into your browser to view our career paths: hydromaxusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/HUSA_Career-Path-Brochure_Water_web.pdf

Your Potential Career Path with Hydromax USA!

• Technician Trainee (No experience required) ~ 3 Months
• Technician 1 (Operate more independently) ~ 9 Months
• Technician 2 (Crew Lead / OSHA certified) ~ 9 Months
• Technician 3 (Fully cross‑trained resource) ~ 9 Months
• Supervisor (Lead day‑to‑day small teams) ~ 1 year
• Field Operations Manager (Team coaching & project support)~ 1 year
• Project Manager (Regional operational responsibility)

YouTube Videos

• HydromaxUSA Water Division-Copy and paste this link into your browser to view this video:www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCdGgGkbBeo
• What's it Like to Work at Hydromax USAas a Water Technician- Copy and paste this link into your browser to view this video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gl_WzP3swxg

Working at Hydromax USA

At Hydromax USA, we’re committed to a culture that embraces safety and strives for excellence. We achieve this through focusing on continuous improvement, promoting employee development, and building lasting customer relationships through mutual trust and honesty. All of this is accomplished while safely providing customers with unequaled customer service and exceeding expectations through deliverables.

We stand firmly behind our mission statement – “Understand the Present, Protect the Future”. In our industry when work is sloppy or incomplete, it can directly impact public safety. Therefore, the work we do is extremely important, and we hold ourselves to the highest standards possible. As a Hydromax USA employee, you will be on the front lines of customer service and public safety.

Questions? Contact us at [e-mail]

Hydromax USA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Disclaimer

The above statements are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the job requirements. Rather, they are intended to describe the general nature of the job. Hydromax USA reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.