Water Filtration Field Technician - Hands-On, Travel-Heavy

Audubon Companies, LLC

Ludington (MI)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 76,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Audubon Companies, LLC is seeking a Field Service Technician - Water Filtration in Ludington, MI. This hands-on role supports field operations for temporary and permanent water filtration projects, with frequent travel and night/weekend shifts as needed.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years in water treatment or similar technical fields, with strong mechanical aptitude and a safety-focused mindset. You will load, set up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot filtration systems while delivering

Qualifications

2-5 years of experience in water treatment, stormwater management, pipeline dewatering, or similar technical field.
Working knowledge of treatment system components, field testing equipment, and sampling procedures.
Familiarity with state-issued discharge permits and NPDES compliance.
Mechanically inclined and experienced with pumps, hoses, meters, valves, and filtration media.
Comfortable working in a customer-facing role and able to troubleshoot in real-time under field conditions.
CDL Class A preferred (or ability to obtain).
Willingness to travel up to 75% of the time, with availability for night shifts or weekend work depending on project needs.
Ability to lift heavy equipment and work outdoors in variable weather conditions.
Strong safety mindset and commitment to operational excellence.

Responsibilities

Prepare, load, and transport water treatment systems to project sites across various regions.
Set up and operate filtration equipment including media vessels, bag and sand filtration units, metering pumps, and transfer systems.
Perform regular maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on filtration and vacuum systems, including the Hurricane Vacuum System used for media extraction.
Conduct field sampling and water quality testing in accordance with project specifications and permit requirements.
Interpret and apply discharge permit conditions and ensure systems are compliant with applicable regulatory standards.
Identify, document, and resolve operational, technical, or safety issues in the field.
Maintain accurate field logs and communicate regularly with project management and clients regarding system performance and service updates.
Provide excellent customer service and represent the company professionally on all job sites.
Assist in the improvement of system setups, standard operating procedures, and maintenance protocols.