Service Technician

About the role

The Blooming Glen Contractors, Inc. Water & Wastewater Services Division (BGC WWS), a partner of the H&K Group, Inc., is seeking a self-motivated full-time Service Technician to join their team. The successful candidate will handle all aspects of water/wastewater service, including troubleshooting and repairing existing equipment and overseeing the installation and start-up of new systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead field crews in all aspects of water/wastewater mechanical equipment repairs and maintenance at both pump stations and water/wastewater treatment facilities.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and basic electrical issues on pumps, motors, blowers, and related process equipment.
• Must have basic knowledge in phases of general construction.
• Perform laser shaft alignment and vibration testing. Hands-on training available.
• Minor welding or fabrication as needed.
• Coordinate work with plant operators; provide clear status updates and mentor junior technicians.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and confined-space safety protocols; complete service reports and daily logs.
• Operate a company-owned mechanic’s truck (with crane) throughout the tri-state region; obtain/maintain DOT medical card.
• Participate in an on-call rotation for emergency response.

Requirements

• 5+ years hands-on service experience in the water/wastewater industry, combining heavy mechanical work with practical electrical troubleshooting.
• Comfortable working in and around wastewater environments.
• Basic mechanical knowledge.
• Able to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Efficiency, accuracy, and responsibility.

Preferred Skills, Education, And Experience

• 3 years related experience in Maintenance experience.
• Experience in Wastewater services, heavy civil construction, or other heavy industry.
• Certifications: OSHA 40-hour, Confined Space Entry, CPR & First-Aid.
• Technical Skill Set: Solid working knowledge of pump station and treatment-plant processes and flows; mechanically inclined.
• Able to read equipment manuals, schematics and blueprints.
• Perform general welding and fabrication tasks.
• Clear communicator, comfortable working side-by-side with plant personnel.
• Self-motivated and organized.
• Proficient with laser assignments and vibration analysis.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally required to Stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Talk and hear.
• Lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

Work Environment

• Occasionally exposed to Moving parts, Fumes and/or airborne particles, Extreme heat, Risk of shock, Inclement/outdoor weather, Noise level is loud at times.