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Houston Water Solutions
Water Treatment Service Technician
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What they do
A Water Treatment Specialist or Waste Water Operator operates and monitors equipment in facilities that treat wastewater. Monitors treatment processes so that water is cleaned to meet public health and environmental standards and is safe for drinking or releasing into the environment.
$51,876 / year median in Texas
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Houston Water Solutions is looking for an experienced Water Treatment Service Technician to join our Houston team. We are specifically looking for someone with direct, hands-on experience installing, servicing, troubleshooting, or repairing water treatment equipment , including water softeners, reverse osmosis systems, whole-house filtration systems, and similar water treatment equipment . This is not a general plumbing position. General plumbing experience is helpful, but plumbing experience alone does not meet the experience requirement for this position. What You'll Be Doing Install and service residential water softeners Install and service reverse osmosis (RO) drinking water systems Install and service whole-house filtration systems Diagnose and troubleshoot water treatment equipment Perform maintenance and repairs on existing systems Work with PVC, PEX, fittings, valves, drain lines, and related plumbing connections Test water and verify proper system operation Complete residential and commercial service calls Explain system operation and completed work to customers Maintain tools, equipment, and company vehicle Complete service documentation after each job Our technicians work on both residential and commercial water treatment systems , so experience with commercial filtration or water treatment equipment is a strong plus. Required Qualifications Direct hands-on experience with water treatment equipment Experience installing or servicing water softeners and/or reverse osmosis systems Basic plumbing and mechanical skills Experience working with PVC, PEX, fittings, valves, drain lines, or similar materials Valid driver's license Ability to safely lift and move water treatment equipment Comfortable performing hands-on physical field work Physical & Field Work Requirements This is an active field position, not a supervisory or desk-based technician role.