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Water Treatment Apprentice

Carroll Water
Dover, DE Full Time
POSTED ON 10/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/11/2026

Water Treatment Apprentice / Entry-Level Water Treatment Technician

Start Your Career in a Skilled Trade!

Are you looking for a hands-on career with opportunities to learn, grow, and advance? Do you enjoy staying active, working with your hands, solving problems, and helping customers?

If you're dependable, willing to learn, and ready to build a career in a skilled trade, Carroll Water wants to hear from you!

Carroll Water is a family-owned and operated company with more than 40 years of experience providing water well and water treatment solutions. Since 1983, we have served residential, commercial, agricultural, and industrial customers with quality water treatment and well services.

We're looking for a Water Treatment Apprentice / Entry-Level Water Treatment Technician to join our growing team. No prior water treatment experience is required—we provide hands-on training and the opportunity to learn directly from experienced technicians.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to develop valuable technical skills and build a long-term career in a growing skilled trade.

What You'll Do

As a Water Treatment Apprentice, you'll work alongside experienced technicians while learning the skills necessary to install, service, and maintain residential and commercial water treatment systems.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Assist experienced technicians with the installation, service, troubleshooting, and maintenance of water treatment systems.
  • Learn to work with equipment including water softeners, filtration systems, reverse osmosis systems, neutralizers, chemical treatment systems, and related equipment.
  • Assist with replacing filters and performing routine maintenance.
  • Collect water samples and assist with basic water testing.
  • Learn to use hand tools, power tools, and equipment safely.
  • Load, unload, and organize tools, equipment, and materials.
  • Maintain company vehicles, tools, equipment, and job sites in a clean and organized condition.
  • Travel to customer homes and job sites throughout the service area.
  • Interact with customers in a professional, courteous, and respectful manner.
  • Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and training requirements.
  • Participate in weekend/on-call rotations as required.
  • Learn and utilize company technology and job documentation systems.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is dependable, hardworking, mechanically inclined, and eager to learn.

Required

  • Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
  • Reliable transportation to and from work.
  • Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
  • Dependable attendance and punctuality.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Professional communication and customer service skills.
  • Ability to follow instructions and company safety procedures.
  • Comfortable working in a hands-on, physically active environment.

Experience That Is a Plus

Prior experience in any of the following is helpful but not required:

  • Plumbing
  • HVAC
  • Construction
  • Mechanical work
  • Electrical
  • Well or pump work
  • Water treatment
  • Maintenance
  • General skilled trades

Paid training is provided!

Physical Requirements

This is a physically active, hands-on position. The successful candidate must be able to:

  • Regularly lift and carry 50 pounds or more.
  • Stand and walk for extended periods.
  • Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and climb.
  • Work in tight or confined spaces when required.
  • Work on uneven terrain and at residential and commercial job sites.
  • Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
  • Safely use hand tools, power tools, ladders, and other equipment.
  • Safely enter and exit company vehicles and transport tools and materials.
  • Perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Why Join Carroll Water?

We believe in developing our employees and providing opportunities to build a career—not just a job.

We offer:

  • Competitive hourly pay
  • Paid hands-on training
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid company holidays
  • Company-paid training and certifications
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Opportunities to develop skilled-trade experience
  • Team-oriented work environment
  • Family-owned company with more than 40 years of industry experience

Build a Career—Not Just a Job

Many of the skills you'll learn in this position can lead to advancement within Carroll Water. As you gain experience and demonstrate proficiency, there may be opportunities to advance into a Water Treatment Technician, Senior Technician, Lead Technician, or other skilled positions within the company.

About Carroll Water

Founded in 1983, Carroll Water has grown from a local family business into a leader in the water treatment and well drilling industry.

Our business has continued to grow through a commitment to quality workmanship, excellent customer service, and investing in our employees. While we've grown significantly, we remain committed to maintaining the family-owned values that have been part of Carroll Water since the beginning.

Additional Hiring Requirements

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, including:

  • Pre-employment background check
  • Motor vehicle/driving record check
  • Verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States

Equal Employment Opportunity

Carroll Water is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Carroll Water is committed to maintaining a safe, professional, and respectful workplace.

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