Service Technician

Midwest Pump Works, a UFT company, is a pump sales, service, and consulting company with offices in Green Bay, Wisconsin; Dundas, Menahga, and Palisade, Minnesota; Ankeny, Iowa; and Louisville, Nebraska. We offer a wide range of products for municipal, industrial, and construction projects, including water and wastewater pumps. Our factory-trained technicians assist with pump repairs, motor repairs, and control panel repairs, specializing in hydraulic troubleshooting, system installations, routine preventative maintenance, full pump rebuilds, lift station service checks, and emergency response.

About the role

This position, based in Louisville, NE, covers the Western Iowa and Nebraska territory and requires travel to customer locations. The Service team plays a crucial role in the upkeep and restoration of wastewater pumps, panels, and associated equipment.

Responsibilities

• Pump rebuilding: breakdown, evaluation, repair, testing
• Install and ensure the efficient and safe operation of all pump equipment, new or replacement parts
• Inspect and repair pumps to ensure efficient operation and proper functioning equipment
• Confined space entry to complete lift station inspections and rebuilds
• Disassemble broken or defective pump equipment to facilitate repair and reassemble when repairs are complete
• Perform routine maintenance of all pump equipment
• Keep accurate and timely records of equipment movement, installation progress, service schedules, customer interactions, and other required documentation
• Clean and test all repaired equipment to ensure operations and appearance meet company standards
• Travel to customer locations and respond to emergency callouts
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 1+ years of previous mechanical experience
• Electrical knowledge is required
• High School Diploma or GED is required
• Ability to stand for long periods, bend, twist, kneel, and lift 70-80 pounds without injury
• Ability to enter confined spaces such as manholes, pump station wet wells, and other identified areas
• Maintain a Nebraska driver’s license and a clean driving record
• CDL is preferred but not required
• Ability to handle occasionally dirty or odorous conditions
• Ability to travel up to 10%