Field Technician

E Source•Nashville, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

E Source is seeking a Water Loss Detection Technician to join its Water Loss Consulting team. The role involves locating and pinpointing leaks in water distribution systems, working with utility clients, conducting field investigations, preparing accurate reports, and maintaining equipment. The position is suited to someone who enjoys hands-on, detail-oriented field work, can work independently, and wants to contribute to water infrastructure projects across the United States. The technician will learn leak-detection procedures using specialized acoustic and digital equipment, as well as planning, reporting, and management tasks such as interpreting maps, planning field work, preparing reports, and managing logistics. The role also involves maintaining equipment, tools, and vehicles; supporting other field activities; and entering data and preparing reports using tablets, GIS applications, and Microsoft Office applications. Work is primarily during normal business hours, with occasional nights or weekends as needed. The role is based in Louisville, Kentucky, and requires travel throughout the United States as the technician develops into the full scope of the position, typically after three to six months. Travel may reach 50% of the time. Candidates must be authorized to work for any US employer; visa sponsorship is not available. The budgeted salary is $40,000–$50,000 USD, plus an annual bonus, with actual pay adjusted based on experience. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans; company-paid life and long- and short-term disability insurance; medical and dependent-care flexible spending plans; paid parental leave; flexible time off; and a 401(k) plan with a 3% employer match. Final candidates undergo a Motor Vehicle Record check, and continued employment may depend on maintaining a clean driving record.

Requirements

Valid U.S. driver’s license and clean driving record, including no DUI/DWI or reckless driving convictions within the past five years, no license suspensions or revocations within the past three years, and no more than two moving violations or one at-fault accident in the past three years.
Physical capability to perform strenuous outdoor field work in all weather conditions.
Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time.
Comfort with technology, including tablets and Microsoft Office applications.
Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage time effectively and work independently.
Willingness and ability to travel for extended periods of time.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or some college experience.
Plumbing background or experience working with hand tools.
Experience with GIS applications or field data collection tools.

Responsibilities

Learn procedures for locating and pinpointing leaks in water distribution systems using specialized acoustic and digital equipment.
Learn leak-detection planning, reporting, and management tasks, including reading and interpreting maps, planning field work, preparing reports, and managing logistics.
Assist with general maintenance of equipment, tools, and vehicles.
Support other field activities as needed.
Enter data and prepare reports using tablets, GIS applications, and Microsoft Office applications.
Travel throughout the United States as the role develops, typically after three to six months on the job.