Water Pump Installer

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Pump installation, repair and troubleshooting
• Job preparation including assembling parts, supplies and materials
• Training helpers and maintaining a safe working environment
• Maintaining and repairing company issued equipment
• Well rehabilitation efforts using chemicals and mechanical means
• Administrative work including reports, driving logs, timesheets
• Travel as required

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• Valid state driver’s license and Class A CDL
• 3-5 years previous pump installation and repair experience as Helper or Pump Installer in the water resources industry or similar industry

Skills

• Working understanding of pumps, motors, wells, electricity, controls, piping, rigging, chemicals and well rehabilitation tools
• 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

Requirements

• Regularly required to talk and hear
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate small hand tools
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 70 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, and ability to adjust focus
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform 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

Benefits

• Lodging and per diem provided when out of town overnight