Water Pump Installer

Granite Construction; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Construction is seeking a Pump Installer to install, repair, and troubleshoot large water well pumps at client sites. The role requires traveling to job locations and performing equipment maintenance while upholding safety standards.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years of pump installation/repair experience, and an active Class A CDL with a valid driver's license; high school diploma or equivalent required. Ability to read instructions and work in varying weather conditions is essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of pump installation/repair experience.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent years of experience.
• Valid state driver’s license and Class A CDL.
• Ability to travel to client sites and operate in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair and troubleshoot pumps at client sites.
• Prepare jobs by assembling parts, supplies and materials.
• Train helpers and maintain a safe working environment.
• Maintain and repair company equipment (pump rig, vehicles, tools).
• Support well rehabilitation efforts with chemicals and mechanical methods.
• Complete administrative tasks including reports and timesheets.

Skills

Pumps & motors

Rigging

Safety awareness

Mechanical aptitude

Reading/writing

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience

Tools

Pump rig

Service truck

Welder

Generator

Hand tools

Power tools

Grinders

Drills

Chain wrenches

Come-along

Job description

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General Summary

The pump installer is responsible for installation, repair and troubleshooting of large water well pumps. Position travels to client sites where pumps are located.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Responsible for pump installation, repair and troubleshooting
• Job preparation including assembling parts, supplies and materials
• Training helpers and maintaining a safe working environment
• Responsible for maintaining and repairing company issued equipment
• Responsible for well rehabilitation efforts using chemicals and mechanical means
• Administrative work including reports, driving logs, timesheets

Education

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience

Certification

• Valid state driver’s license and Class A CDL

Work Experience

• Must have 3-5 years previous pump installation and repair experience as Helper or Pump Installer in the water resources industry or similar industry

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must have working understanding of pumps, motors, wells, electricity, controls, piping, rigging, chemicals and well rehabilitation tools
• Must be extremely safety conscious and understand hazards and dangers associated with the job
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to maintain company equipment including pump rig, service truck, welder, generator, hand tools, power tools, grinders, drills, chain wrenches and come-along
• Ability to read, write and follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to problem-solve when faced with obstacles
• Ability to promote additional company offered services
• Ability to train new employees
• This position has to be able to travel as required. Lodging and per diem provided when out of town overnight.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.

Additional Requirements/Skills

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a small hand tools.
• The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 70 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
• Ability and willingness to abide by the Company’s Code of Conduct on a daily basis

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

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