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About the Role

As a Water Technician Trainee, you will play a vital role in essential maintenance programs including Valve Exercise, Fire Hydrant Maintenance, or Blowoff Maintenance. Our 3-month trainee program is designed for success with clear career growth pathways, offering advancement to Water Technician 1 upon meeting expectations. This role involves working along busy streets, highways, and residential roads, often in high-traffic areas, requiring strict adherence to safety protocols and awareness of roadside hazards. Expect outdoor challenges and changing weather conditions, adapting to heat, humidity, storms, and cold.

Responsibilities

Accurately collect GPS coordinates for all assigned assets.
Safely operate, maintain, and clean all equipment.
Gather precise data from each inspection point.
Maintain consistent productivity and discipline throughout the workday.
Achieve and uphold a driving score of A-90 or above.
Properly use PPE and follow work zone safety protocols.
Paint, scrape, and clean fire hydrants to meet project standards.
Perform repairs on fire hydrants and water main valve operating nuts.
Maintain open and effective communication with support staff and field managers.

Requirements

Possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Able to pass a comprehensive background check and pre-employment drug screening.
Eligible to obtain and maintain a valid DOT Medical Certification.
Physically capable of performing field work, including walking over varied terrain, entering confined spaces, bending, squatting, and lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds for extended periods.
Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions and in physically demanding environments.
Willing and able to travel as needed based on project requirements, including weekends and occasional night shifts.
Demonstrated ability to make sound, safety-conscious decisions that may impact the public.
Capable of operating and maneuvering a 4x4 2500 series truck in off-road or challenging conditions.
Self-motivated, dependable, and committed to high ethical work standards.

Skills

Proficient in using mobile devices and field data collection applications.

Location

Austin, TX

Work Type

Full Time
Day Shift

Experience Level

Trainee

Education Level

High School

Salary/Compensations

$18.00 - $21.00 Hourly

Benefits

Weekly pay
Company paid smartphone and laptop
Company paid uniform, Safety boot voucher, and PPE
Opportunities for paid overtime
Paid training with no experience required
Medical, dental, vision insurance and more
Company paid life insurance policy
Paid holidays and personal paid time off (PTO)
401K with company match after 6 months
Career advancement opportunities

About the Company

Hydromax USA leads the way in advanced field services and solutions, empowering utilities to maximize their infrastructure investments since 2003.
Our mission is to enhance the safety, sustainability, and reliability of the nation's energy assets and natural resources.
We foster a culture that embraces safety and strives for excellence through continuous improvement, employee development, and building lasting customer relationships based on trust and honesty.
We are committed to understanding the present and protecting the future, recognizing the critical importance of our work in public safety.

Equal Opportunity

Hydromax USA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.