Water Pump Installer
General Summary
The pump installer is responsible for installation, repair and troubleshooting of large water well pumps. Position travels to client sites where pumps are located.
Essential Job Accountabilities
- Responsible for pump installation, repair and troubleshooting
- Job preparation including assembling parts, supplies and materials
- Training helpers and maintaining a safe working environment
- Responsible for maintaining and repairing company issued equipment
- Responsible for well rehabilitation efforts using chemicals and mechanical means
- Administrative work including reports, driving logs, timesheets
Education
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
Certification
Valid state driver’s license and Class A CDL
Work Experience
Must have 3-5 years previous pump installation and repair experience as Helper or Pump Installer in the water resources industry or similar industry
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Must have working understanding of pumps, motors, wells, electricity, controls, piping, rigging, chemicals and well rehabilitation tools
- Must be 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
- This position has to be able to travel as required.
- Lodging and per diem provided when out of town overnight.
- Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
Additional Requirements and Skills
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a small hand tools. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 70 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the 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.