Water Filtration Repair Technician- On Call or As Needed

National Water Services; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Part time

Job summary

National Water Services in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Service Technician on-call/gig to diagnose and repair water vending equipment at retail locations. This is a 1099 independent contractor role paying $55 per hour, with no fixed schedule.

You’ll handle on-site dispatches, document service reports with photos, and coordinate with the NWS home office. Hands-on plumbing and electrical experience, a reliable vehicle, valid license, and a smartphone are required.

Qualifications

• Hands-on plumbing experience with water lines, valves and fittings.
• Hands-on electrical experience with wiring and components.
• 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.

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

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical diagnosis

Driver's license

Job description

Water Filtration Repair Technician- On Call or As Needed

National Water Services Birmingham, Alabama, United States

About this position

NWS — FreshPure Water Systems

Service Technician — On-Call / Gig

1099 Independent Contractor | $55 /hr | Birmingham, AL

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 Birmingham, AL, 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