Field Technician

E Source•Nashville, TN

4d•$40,000 - $50,000•Onsite

About The Position

E Source is hiring a Field Technician for its Water Loss Consulting team. The role focuses on locating and pinpointing leaks in water distribution systems through field investigations, working with utility clients, and helping ensure field operations are effective, safe, and well-documented. The technician learns to use specialized acoustic and digital equipment, plans and documents leak-detection work, maintains equipment and vehicles, and enters data and prepares reports using tablets, GIS applications, and Microsoft Office applications. The position is based in Louisville, Kentucky, and involves outdoor field work in all weather conditions. Travel throughout the United States is required as the employee develops into the full scope of the role, typically after three to six months; travel may reach 50% of the time. Work is primarily during normal business hours, with occasional nights or weekends as needed. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; E Source is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas. The budgeted salary is $40,000–$50,000 USD plus an annual bonus, with actual pay adjusted based on experience.

Requirements

Valid U.S. driver’s license and clean driving record. A clean record is defined as 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. Final candidates are subject to a Motor Vehicle Record check, and continued employment may depend on maintaining a clean driving record.
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-motivation, organization, and strong time-management skills, with the ability to work independently.
Ability and willingness to travel for extended periods of time.
Authorization 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 the planning, reporting, and management tasks involved in leak-detection work, 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.