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Wastewater Field Service Technician (Min. 5 years Experience Required)

NORTHSTAR INDUSTRIES
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 8/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/30/2026

Full time Field Service Technicians to support municipal and industrial wastewater treatment facilities throughout the Houston area. This role involves hands-on troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of treatment equipment and packaged systems in the field.

You will work independently and with a team to keep critical treatment systems operating safely and reliably.

Responsibilities

  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on wastewater treatment equipment
  • Troubleshoot pumps, blowers, mixers, screens, clarifiers, and mechanical systems
  • Diagnose and repair motors, starters, VFDs, and control panels
  • Support startups, commissioning, and emergency service calls
  • Inspect equipment, document findings, and provide service reports
  • Follow all safety procedures including LOTO, confined space, and PPE requirements

Requirements

  • 3 years field service or plant maintenance experience in wastewater or industrial process systems
  • Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills; basic electrical and controls knowledge
  • Ability to read P&IDs and electrical schematics
  • Valid Texas driver’s license and clean driving record
  • Comfortable working outdoors, in plants, and in varying weather conditions
  • Able to lift 50 lbs and climb ladders

Preferred (Not Required)

  • Experience with packaged/modular treatment systems
  • Pump alignment, rotating equipment, or vibration monitoring experience
  • SCADA and telemetry troubleshooting experience

We Offer

  • Competitive hourly pay with overtime
  • Company service vehicle and tools (for qualified technicians)
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Training and advancement opportunities

Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour

Experience:

  • wastewater treatment equipment: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

  • Houston, TX 77012 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28 - $35

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