What are the responsibilities and job description for the Submersible Pump Technician position at Tencarva Machinery Company?
Description
The Role
This is a hands-on repair role focused on submersible pumps used primarily in wastewater applications. You'll mainly work in the shop inspecting, repairing, rebuilding, and testing pumping equipment, while also supporting occasional field work involving pump removal, installation, and startup.
Prior submersible pump experience is helpful but not required. We have experienced submersible mechanics on the team and can train someone with strong mechanical aptitude and relevant experience in pump repair, motor repair, industrial maintenance, wastewater systems, or rotating equipment service.
About Detroit Pump & Tencarva
Detroit Pump has been serving municipal and industrial customers throughout Michigan since 1926 and is proudly celebrating its 100th year in business. The company provides pumps, engineered systems, and repair services throughout the region. Detroit Pump is part of Tencarva, one of the largest and most respected distributors and OEM-authorized repair networks in the pump and process equipment industry.
Equipment You'll Work On
- Submersible wastewater pumps
- Vertical turbine pumps
- Split-case pumps
- Self-priming centrifugal pumps
- Air-operated diaphragm (AODD) pumps
- Electric motors
- Blowers, gearboxes, and other rotating equipment
What You'll Be Responsible For
- Disassemble and inspect submersible pumps, motors, and related equipment
- Diagnose mechanical and electrical causes of equipment failure
- Prepare repair scopes and parts requirements
- Rebuild submersible pumps and 480V three-phase motors to OEM standards
- Replace bearings, seals, shafts, impellers, wear components, and other repair parts
- Perform testing and inspection following repair completion
- Assist with pump removal, installation, troubleshooting, and startup activities at customer sites
- Support repair work on other pumps and rotating equipment as needed
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused shop environment
- Coordinate with service leadership on job priorities, timelines, and parts requirements
Why Join Tencarva/Detroit Pump
- Day shift, Monday-Friday schedule
- Profit Sharing via 401(k)
- Earn up to 120 hours (3 weeks) of PTO per year (prorated based on your start date) - plus 10 paid holidays
- This is Detroit Pump's 100th year in business. Stable business with a strong reputation in Michigan
- Tencarva is a growing company with strong financials and no history of layoffs
- Long-term customer relationships with consistent demand for repair services
- Big-company resources with a local-shop feel. Family-oriented culture that respects life outside of work
- Realistic workloads and expectations - not a high-pressure production shop
Insurance benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, and life.
Requirements
What We're Looking For
Required
- Mechanical experience involving pumps, motors, rotating equipment, industrial maintenance, or similar equipment
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
- Ability to safely use common hand tools, measuring tools, and shop equipment
- Ability to read and understand parts diagrams, repair documentation, and service manuals
- Valid driver's license
Preferred
- Experience with submersible pumps, wastewater equipment, or lift station systems
- Experience repairing electric motors, including 480V three-phase motors
- Pump repair, rotating equipment repair, or motor shop experience
- Experience replacing bearings, seals, shafts, impellers, and related components
- Industrial maintenance, millwright, wastewater, or electro-mechanical service background
- Experience performing field service, equipment installation, or startup work
Relevant Experience Backgrounds
We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in:
- Submersible pump repair
- Wastewater or lift station maintenance
- Pump and rotating equipment repair
- Electric motor repair
- Industrial maintenance
- Millwright work
- Motor shop environments
- Municipal water/wastewater operations
- Electro-mechanical service
- OEM-authorized repair centers
Please note: This is a hands-on industrial pump repair and rebuild role within an OEM-authorized service center — not a general maintenance technician position.
Key Skills: Submersible pump, wastewater pumps, lift station maintenance, pump repair, pump rebuilds, electric motor repair, 480V, 3-phase motors, wastewater equipment, rotating equipment repair, industrial maintenance, electro-mechanical troubleshooting, motor testing, pump installation and removal, municipal wastewater systems, OEM-authorized repair, industrial pump service, bearing replacement, mechanical seal replacement, impeller repair, equipment troubleshooting, field service, industrial repair and rebuild
The duties, responsibilities, and activities described above are not exhaustive and may be subject to change. Additionally, please note that the job title for this posting is designed to be descriptive and may not reflect the official title used internally for job classification purposes.
Tencarva Machinery Company, LLC, is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.