What are the responsibilities and job description for the Service Technician Valves & Actuators position at United Flow Technologies?
Municipal Valve & Equipment Company, Inc. (MVE), a UFT company is a leading manufacturers’ representative firm who sells and services water and wastewater treatment equipment, valves, and actuators to the waterworks industry in Texas, Oklahoma, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and the Florida panhandle. We pride ourselves on providing service to our customers even after a job is finished – always keeping in mind our mission to take care of the customer first.
The Service Technician is responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining valves, electric actuators, and pneumatic actuators for municipal customers. This role requires strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, proficiency with Microsoft applications for equipment programming software, reporting, documentation, and strict adherence to company and industry safety protocols.
The technician must be willing to work out of town approximately 50% of the time depending on project needs and scheduling, and work onsite in Addison, TX. Typical working hours are from 7 am to 4 pm, or until the work is complete.
\n- Perform diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on butterfly valves, plug valves, gate valves, knife gate valves, and other valve types.
- Service, troubleshoot, and calibrate electric actuators (AUMA, Limitorque, Rotork) and pneumatic actuators.
- Conduct field inspections, operational testing, and start-ups for new installations.
- Replace or repair internal valve components, seals, gears, limit switches, wiring, and mechanical linkages.
- Perform torque verification, calibration, and positioner setup on relevant equipment.
Technical & Administrative Responsibilities:
- Complete work orders, service reports, and documentation using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and other digital tools.
- Read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, valve drawings, and technical manuals.
- Maintain accurate logs of parts used, time spent, and job status updates.
- Communicate effectively with customers, project managers, and supervisors to provide updates and technical explanations.
Safety & Compliance Responsibilities:
- Follow all company safety protocols, lockout/tagout procedures, confined space guidelines, and jobsite safety rules.
- Use proper PPE and ensure safe operation of tools, hoisting equipment, and test instruments.
- Participate in safety meetings, training, and job hazard analyses.
- 2 years of experience working with valves or actuators (electric and/or pneumatic) preferred
- Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, low-voltage electrical circuits, and industrial equipment troubleshooting
- Ability to use multimeters, torque tools, hand tools, and calibration equipment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and manuals
- Valid driver’s license
- Comfortable traveling to job sites
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and up to 75 lbs occasionally.
- Comfortable working in industrial environments, including confined spaces, elevated platforms, and variable weather conditions.
- Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and work with tools for extended periods.
Join our team to innovate the future of water and wastewater. You’ll collaborate with coworkers who are the best and the brightest, challenge yourself on exciting work, and help build the best water and wastewater platform company in the U.S.
MVE is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.