Apprentice Water Treatment

Carroll Water • Chantilly, VA

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About The Position

Carroll Water is hiring an entry-level Water Treatment Apprentice to learn the installation, servicing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of residential and commercial water treatment systems alongside experienced technicians. No prior water treatment experience is required; the company provides hands-on training and an opportunity to develop technical skills and build a career in a skilled trade. The role involves customer visits and job-site work throughout the service area, maintaining tools and equipment, following safety procedures, and participating in weekend/on-call rotations as required. The position is physically active and includes indoor and outdoor work in varying weather and job-site conditions.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Professional communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and company safety procedures.
• Comfort working in a hands-on, physically active environment.
• Ability to regularly lift and carry 50 pounds or more.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and climb.
• Ability to work in tight or confined spaces when required, on uneven terrain, and at residential and commercial job sites.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, ladders, and other equipment, and to enter and exit company vehicles and transport tools and materials.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Prior plumbing experience.
• Prior HVAC experience.
• Prior construction experience.
• Prior mechanical work experience.
• Prior electrical experience.
• Prior well or pump work experience.
• Prior water treatment experience.
• Prior maintenance experience.
• Prior general skilled-trade experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist experienced technicians with installing, servicing, troubleshooting, and maintaining water treatment systems.
• Learn to work with water softeners, filtration systems, reverse osmosis systems, neutralizers, chemical treatment systems, and related equipment.
• Assist with filter replacement and routine maintenance.
• Collect water samples and assist with basic water testing.
• Learn to safely use hand tools, power tools, and equipment.
• Load, unload, and organize tools, equipment, and materials.
• Keep company vehicles, tools, equipment, and job sites clean and organized.
• Travel to customer homes and job sites throughout the service area.
• Interact with customers professionally, courteously, and respectfully.
• Follow company safety policies, procedures, and training requirements.
• Participate in weekend/on-call rotations as required.
• Learn and use company technology and job documentation systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay.
• Paid hands-on training.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Paid company holidays.
• Company-paid training and certifications.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Opportunities to develop skilled-trade experience.
• Team-oriented work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed