Water Technician Trainee — Paid Training & Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Company smartphone

Laptop

Uniform provided

Safety boot voucher

PPE provided

Overtime opportunities

Paid training

Medical dental vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

PTO

401K with company match

Career advancement

Job summary

Hydromax USA is hiring a Water Technician Trainee in Washington, DC to support three maintenance programs: Valve Exercise, Fire Hydrant Maintenance, and Blowoff Maintenance. The 3-month trainee program leads to advancement to Water Technician 1, with training provided and opportunities for career growth.

The role involves outdoor fieldwork along busy roads, strict safety protocols, and potential travel. Training, weekly pay, and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Able to pass a comprehensive background check and pre-employment drug screening.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a valid DOT Medical Certification.
• Physically capable of performing field work, including walking over varied terrain, bending, squatting, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• 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 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.

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 perform maintenance on fire hydrants and water main valve nuts.
• Paint, scrape, and clean fire hydrants to meet project standards.
• Maintain open and effective communication with support staff and field managers each day.

Skills

Driver's license

Safe driving

Field data collection

Outdoor work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

GPS devices

Job description

Hydromax USA is hiring a Water Technician Trainee in Washington, DC to support three maintenance programs: Valve Exercise, Fire Hydrant Maintenance, and Blowoff Maintenance. The 3-month trainee program leads to advancement to Water Technician 1, with training provided and opportunities for career growth.

The role involves outdoor fieldwork along busy roads, strict safety protocols, and potential travel. Training, weekly pay, and benefits are provided.