What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pipe Laborer - Field Technician position at Water Management Solutions - WMS?
Pipe Laborer - Field Technician – Keep Critical Infrastructure Moving with Water Management Solutions - WMS
Job Overview:
- Company: Water Management Solutions - WMS
- Salary/Pay Rate: $20 to $25 per hour
- Location: Prince George, VA (50% Travel Required)
- Job/Employment Type: Full Time
- Schedule: Monday – Friday (Rotating Evening/Weekend On-Call)
- Project Scope: Commercial, Industrial, Heavy Civil, and Municipal Projects
- Mandatory Licenses & Certifications: Valid Driver's License
The Opportunity:
You will serve as an essential "industrial first responder," delivering and installing engineered temporary pumping systems for high-stakes emergency response and bypass projects. In this high-impact role, you will protect local communities and industrial operations by keeping critical infrastructure moving during water main breaks, floods, and system repairs. Joining WMS means stepping into a supportive, goal-oriented team where your dedication and hard work directly drive project success.
How You Will Make an Impact:
- Deliver and assemble temporary pumping systems, HDPE pipe, and filtration equipment across mid-Atlantic job sites.
- Execute equipment pickups, removals, and yard inventory tracking to ensure complete operational readiness.
- Operate company pickup trucks with trailers, extended reach forklifts, and field machinery in all weather conditions.
- Perform routine maintenance, minor repairs, and inspections on pumps and accessories in the shop and field.
- Respond quickly to emergency system malfunctions during rotating after-hours and weekend on-call shifts.
- Maintain detailed digital logs of field tasks, deliveries, and maintenance schedules using provided mobile tech.
- Build positive relationships with municipal and industrial clients by delivering 24/7/365 service excellence.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
- Ability to lift and carry 50 to 75 pounds safely across uneven terrain.
- Basic knowledge of hand tools and practical mechanical aptitude.
- Strong verbal communication skills and comfortable using smartphone application technology.
- Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time with per diem provided.
Preferred Qualifications & Experience:
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in construction, heavy civil, or industrial environments.
- Prior experience operating extended-reach forklifts, telehandlers, or heavy machinery.
- Familiarity with temporary bypass pumping systems, HDPE pipe, and diesel or hydraulic pumps.
- Valid DOT Medical Card or active OSHA certifications (OSHA 10, Fall Protection, Lifts).
Compensation & Benefits:
- Weekly pay cycle with performance-based, project completion, and weekly safety bonuses.
- Overtime potential and prevailing wage project opportunities.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- 401(k) retirement savings program with employer matching.
- Paid time off including holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
- Travel project compensation including per diem allowances.
- Provided tech package (smartphone or tablet), company uniforms, and full PPE gear.
- Ongoing safety, technical, and manufacturer training opportunities.
About Us:
Water Management Solutions - WMS is a premier provider of temporary portable pumps, piping, tanks, and water filtration equipment for heavy civil, municipal, and industrial applications. Driven by our motto, "Going the extra mile starts here," we deliver 24/7/365 emergency response and custom bypass solutions across the mid-Atlantic region.
Learn more at https://watermngt.com/.
Water Management Solutions - WMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Salary : $20 - $25