Water Treatment Technician

Ecolab Inc. • Glenwood, IL

7d • $59,500 - $89,300

About The Position

Nalco Water, an Ecolab company, is hiring a Water Treatment Technician based out of Glenwood, Illinois. The role serves a local route within a 100–200 mile radius of Glenwood, with the potential for some overnight trips. The technician safely operates a 16-foot box truck and delivers, connects, maintains, installs, repairs, and starts up water treatment equipment, including media-based and reverse osmosis or other membrane systems. The position also includes troubleshooting electrical controls, completing quality-control and recordkeeping tasks, maintaining DOT logs, and communicating professionally with customers and colleagues. Overtime opportunities are available.

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 written and verbal professional 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 the team.
• Previous power jack, pallet jack, or forklift experience.
• Previous plumbing, electrical, or mechanical work.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a 16-foot box truck and 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 to support safe work.
• Perform preventive maintenance, installation, repair, rebed, and startup of media-based water treatment systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance, installation, repair, and startup of reverse osmosis and other membrane systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical control systems and fix minor mechanical issues.
• Establish the daily route based on the schedule and call center assignments.
• Perform services according to Nalco Water/Ecolab standards.
• Prepare and load trucks for the next day and safely and efficiently deliver equipment.
• Connect equipment and complete quality-control and recordkeeping tasks.
• Complete required daily, weekly, and monthly reports and maintain up-to-date DOT logs.
• Communicate professionally with customers, sales representatives, and corporate staff by phone, email, and in person.

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