Field Technician I

Nexus Water Group • Slidell, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Nexus Water Group is a leading regulated water and wastewater utility serving more than 1.3 million people across 12 U.S. states and 2 Canadian provinces. The South Carolina Water Utilities team, a subsidiary of Nexus Water Group, is in the business of delivering a product everyone uses and depends on. As part of our ongoing commitment to operational excellence, we are seeking a dependable Field Technician I to join our team and play a crucial role in our Field Operations department.

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or GED in General
• Driver's License
• 1 year of directly related experience in water and/or wastewater system operations, maintenance, and customer service.
• Operating back-hoe and/or track-hoe equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine checks of water and/or wastewater treatment systems; responsible for compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local rules/regulations.
• Assist in all areas of operations, maintenance, and customer service as needed for all facility systems within the company.
• Certifications required for the job must be obtained within the specified period of time.
• Performs routine checks of the facilities; observes and monitors equipment and operations daily; assesses problems, diagnoses equipment failures.
• Assists with scheduling and performing routine preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Assists with water and wastewater line repairs, new line installation, and other work as directed.
• Inspect and maintain pumps, motors, valves, and other plant equipment in working order, troubleshooting problems as they arise.
• Respond to and investigate customer service calls.
• Install and repair water and sewer lines, including taps, hydrants, meters, and manholes.
• Locate underground water/wastewater infrastructure before excavation to prevent damage.
• Troubleshoot and fix system issues such as leaks, blockages, and equipment malfunctions.
• Operate field and heavy equipment (backhoes, pumps, hand tools) safely and effectively.
• Respond to emergencies and after‑hours calls for leaks, failures, or service interruptions.

Benefits

• 401k Company Match
• Vacation Accrual: Starting at 3 weeks per year
• Holidays: 10 company-paid holidays per year
• Floating Time: 16 hours of paid floating time per year
• Sick Time
• Additional Benefit Plans include Medical, Dental, Vision, Company-Paid Life Insurance and more
• Training, Professional Certifications, and Education Allowance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED