Water Treatment Technician

Ecolab Inc. • Prairie Township, OH

7d • $54,100 - $81,200

About The Position

Nalco Water, an Ecolab company, is hiring a Water Treatment Technician to work from its Columbus, Ohio terminal on local routes within a 100-mile radius, with potential for some overnight stays. The role delivers, connects, services, and maintains water treatment equipment at customer locations. The technician operates a 22-foot box truck, follows safety procedures, maintains route and service records, and serves as a customer-facing representative of Nalco Water.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or valid CDL-B permit issued by the state of residence.
• Ability to lift and carry at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to work independently without regular supervision.
• Excellent professional written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of repair, troubleshooting, or field service experience; pure water equipment experience is preferred.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with customers and team members.
• Previous power jack, pallet jack, or forklift experience.
• Previous plumbing, electrical, or mechanical work.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a 22-foot box truck and deliver equipment efficiently.
• Follow safety practices and policies while driving, performing field work, and working at customer locations; use risk assessments, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and confined-space tools.
• Perform preventive maintenance, installation, repair, rebed, and startup work on media-based water treatment systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance, installation, repair, and startup work on reverse osmosis and other membrane systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical control systems and fix minor mechanical issues.
• Establish daily routes based on schedules and call center assignments.
• Provide services according to Nalco Water/Ecolab standards.
• Prepare and load trucks for the next day.
• Communicate professionally with customers, sales representatives, and corporate staff by phone, email, and in person.
• Connect equipment and complete quality control and record-keeping tasks.
• Complete required daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
• Maintain up-to-date DOT logs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits starting on Day 1, including 401(k) matching, pension, and medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Dedicated vehicle and cell phone.
• Access to training and orientation programs.
• Safety-focused culture with training and personal protection.

What This Job Offers

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