Water & Wastewater Field Tech — Entry Level with On-Call Bonus

Woodard and Curran in; Bushnell (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Woodard & Curran, an employee-owned engineering, science, and operations firm, invites applications for a Water / Wastewater Field Service Technician in Bushnell, Florida. This entry-level role focuses on the operation and maintenance of wastewater and water systems, offering growth opportunities within the utility sector.

Responsibilities include preventative and corrective maintenance of lift stations, water plants, and meters, with on-call duties and a $200 weekly on-call bonus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with basic mechanical skills.
• Experience with pumps, compressors, electric motors, and plumbing fixtures preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors and lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on lift stations, E-1 grinder pump stations, water plants, splash pad facilities, wastewater plants, and associated assets, including generators, auxiliary pumps, blowers, and inspections.
• Repair leaks to water lines, sewer E-1 pressurized lines, and force mains as needed.
• Replace lift station and/or E-1 submersible pumps when required.
• Install and replace water meters as needed.
• Perform monthly meter readings.
• Work with utility billing and customer service functions.
• Complete weekly vehicle and asset inspections.
• Flush hydrants, exercise valves, and perform mowing and trimming at lift stations, water plants, and wastewater plants as needed.
• Service and test backflow devices (if licensed).
• Collect water distribution samples under the guidance of a licensed operator when required.
• Operate a variety of heavy and light equipment, including crane trucks, bush hogs, mini excavators, and valve exercisers as needed.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Pumps & motors

Maintenance experience

Education

High school diploma or vocational training

Job description

Woodard & Curran, an employee-owned engineering, science, and operations firm, invites applications for a Water / Wastewater Field Service Technician in Bushnell, Florida. This entry-level role focuses on the operation and maintenance of wastewater and water systems, offering growth opportunities within the utility sector.

Responsibilities include preventative and corrective maintenance of lift stations, water plants, and meters, with on-call duties and a $200 weekly on-call bonus.