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Onsite O&M / Technician / Septic Pumper

Johnny's Septic Service Inc
Bow, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/6/2026

Now Hiring: Onsite Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Technician / Septic Pumping Technician

We are currently seeking a motivated, dependable, and hardworking individual to join our team as an Onsite Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Technician and/or Septic Pumping Technician. This is a hands-on field position involving septic system inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, pumping services, and heavy equipment operation. If you’re reliable, detail-oriented, and looking for a long-term career in the wastewater industry, we encourage you to apply.

Position Overview

We are hiring for either:

  • An experienced Onsite Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Technician, or
  • A Septic Pumping Technician with a valid Class B CDL and septic experience

Minimum requirement: 1 years of experience in septic industry.

Key Responsibilities

Septic System Service & Maintenance

  • Perform inspections, monitoring, and maintenance of onsite sewage systems
  • Conduct septic tank pumping and cleaning services as required (CDL Positions)
  • Inspect tanks, pumps, alarms, distribution boxes, filters, and drainfields
  • Perform field troubleshooting and system performance assessments
  • Identify system failures and recommend necessary repairs or corrective actions
  • Read and interpret septic system drawings

Heavy Equipment & Truck Operation

  • Safely operate commercial vacuum trucks (CDL positions)
  • Operate mini excavators / Kubota equipment for repairs
  • Safely use tools, hoses, and job site equipment for pumping and maintenance

Field Operations & Job Site Work

  • Perform physically demanding work in all weather conditions
  • Lift, carry, and move up to and occasionally over 75 lbs (lids, hoses, covers, equipment)
  • Work extended periods of standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and digging
  • Maintain safe, clean, and organized job sites

Customer & Project Management

  • Manage jobs from start to finish with professionalism and accountability
  • Provide clear communication and education to customers regarding system condition and needed repairs
  • Deliver high-level customer service and maintain positive relationships
  • Work closely with dispatch, estimators, and project managers to ensure job success
  • Identify and communicate additional repair or maintenance needs when discovered

Teamwork & Documentation

  • Collaborate with team members to complete jobs efficiently and safely
  • Accurately log daily work activities, findings, and service details
  • Participate in ongoing training, certification, and skill development

Additional Job Requirements

  • Clean driving record
  • Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and participate in random drug testing (CDL positions)
  • Strong communication and customer service skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Schedule

  • Full-time position
  • Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM until all scheduled jobs are completed
  • Weekends may be needed

Training & Growth

  • Paid annual septic industry training courses (O&M technicians)
  • Support in maintaining CEUs and certifications (O&M Techncians)
  • Hands-on training with experienced field technicians
  • Long-term growth opportunities within the company

Benefits Include

  • Holiday Pay after 90 days
  • Paid Medical Insurance after 90 days
  • Simple IRA Retirement Plan after 90 days
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Vacation Pay after 1 year of employment

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Experience:

  • Septic: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

  • CDL B (CDL Positions) (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $35

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