Pumpline delivers ethically sound and reliably operable water and wastewater utility systems to ALL customers in need of assistance.
As a Pump Field Technician at Pumpline, your primary responsibility is to provide expert service and installation when working on projects for water and wastewater pumping systems. It is your responsibility to approach every situation with professionalism and strive to offer effective solutions to our valued customers.
WHAT WINNING LOOKS LIKE:
Delivers moral solutions for everyday utility service problems.Masters the FOM (Field Operations Manual) to understand responsibilities, product/service options, process sequences, and adapt tactics as needed.Continuously researches and enhances abilities as a capable Pump Technician.Applies your knowledge consistently and is always learning.SKILLS NEEDED TO WIN:
Apply using necessary knowledge and resources.Use fundamental principles of electricity and fluid dynamics consistently.Possess effective organization skills.Study provided materials and seek answers given distinct situations.Credentials and experience.Understand urgency.Collaboration.Ability to provide customers with and excellent experience. Read LessNot Your Typical Electrical Job
Most electricians spend their careers pulling wire, hanging devices, bending conduit, and troubleshooting the same systems over and over.
This is not that job.
At Pumpline, we solve problems most electricians never encounter. Even as an Electrical Contractor, we work on water systems, wastewater systems, pump controls, VFDs, motors, telemetry, generators, SCADA systems, pressure systems, lift stations, lake intakes, booster stations, and critical infrastructure that people depend on every day.
If you are a licensed Journeyman Electrician or hold a Journeyman Pump Installer Specialty License who wants more challenge, more variety, and a path to become a true systems expert, keep reading.
Who We Are
Pumpline is North Idaho's leading pump, controls, electrical, and water systems company.
We specialize in:
Well pump systemsWater distribution systemsWastewater lift stationsPump controlsVariable frequency drives (VFDs)SCADA and telemetryGenerators and backup powerIndustrial electrical systemsMunicipal and commercial infrastructureOur technicians are not "parts changers."
They are problem solvers.
We are building operators, leaders, and experts.
Who We're Looking For
We are searching for a licensed Journeyman Electrician or Journeyman Pump Installer Specialty License who:
Loves troubleshooting
Enjoys solving difficult problems
Wants to learn new technologies
Thrives in the field - In all Weather Conditions and Year Round
Can work independently
Takes ownership
Wants to master a highly unique trade
Is never satisfied with "good enough"
This role is ideal for someone who is bored doing the same electrical work every day and wants a career that continuously challenges them.
If you're looking for a clock-punching job, this isn't it.
If you're looking for a career where every day is different, you may have found your home.
What Makes This Different?
A traditional electrician works with:
BuildingsLightingReceptaclesService equipmentBranch circuitsOur technicians work with:
All of the Above and......MotorsPump systemsControl panelsPLCsSCADA systemsTelemetryVFDsGeneratorsWater systemsWastewater systemsMechanical systemsHydraulic systemsInstrumentationYou will become a multi-discipline technician capable of diagnosing problems that stump most electricians.
What You'll Do
Electrical Troubleshooting
Diagnose complex electrical issuesMotor and control troubleshootingVoltage drop analysisControl circuit diagnosticsVFD diagnosticsGenerator integrationPump Systems
Install and service well pump systemsInstall and service sewer pump systemsInstall and service booster pump systemsInstall and service lake pump systemsTroubleshoot all types of water systemsDiagnose hydraulic failuresPerform system startupsControls & Automation
Build and modify control panelsTroubleshoot relay logicProgram and configure VFDsAssist with telemetry systemsAssist with SCADA integrationCustomer Service
Explain findings to customersPresent solutions professionallyDocument work thoroughlyDeliver a world-class customer experienceTraining Provided
Even though we're looking for a licensed Journeyman Electrician or Journeyman Pump Installer, we do not expect you to arrive as a pump expert.
We will train you.
Our internal training includes:
Water systems fundamentalsPump theoryPump hydraulicsWell systemsWastewater systemsVFD applicationsPump controlsTelemetrySCADA fundamentalsTroubleshooting methodologyAdvanced diagnosticsThe right candidate will embrace continuous learning.
Minimum Qualifications
Required
Current Journeyman Electrician License or Journeyman Pump Installer LicenseHunger for more than just the Black & White Wire SituationsAbility to follow Company Procedures & DocumentationSelf starter with Minimal Supervision RequiredStrong Decision Making AbilityValid driver's licenseClean driving recordAbility to pass background screeningStrong troubleshooting skillsProfessional appearanceExcellent communication skillsPreferred
Pump experienceMotor controls experienceVFD experienceGenerator experiencePLC experienceMunicipal or industrial experienceWater or wastewater experienceThe Type of Person Who Excels Here
You may be a fit if you:
Read manuals for funEnjoy figuring out problems others cannot solveAsk "why" instead of just "how"Constantly seek improvementLike learning new technologies & methodsTake pride in masteryEnjoy responsibilityWant to become elite at your craftYou probably won't fit if you:
Resist changeNeed constant supervisionAvoid difficult problemsDislike customersBelieve you already know everythingMake excuses for not performing or learningCompensation
Base Pay
$DOE per hour + Performance Pay
Compensation depends on:
LicensingExperienceTroubleshooting abilityLeadership capabilityTechnical knowledgeConsistent PerformanceAdditional Compensation (When Applicable)
30 days / Per Year / PTO401K w/ Company Match to $1500/yrOn-Site Daycare Starting 2027 (No Charge to Team Members)Gym MembershipPerformance incentivesSafety BonusesEquity Builder UnitsCompany tabletPaid trainingContinuing educationLicensing supportCareer advancement opportunitiesTop performers are compensated accordingly.
Career Path
This is not a dead-end technician position.
Pathway includes:
Junior Pump Technician
↓
Senior Pump Technician (Licensed)
↓
Lead Technician (Licensed)
↓
Field Service Supervisor (Licensed)
↓
Project Development Manager (Licensed)
↓
Branch Manager (Licensed)
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Regional Operations Leadership
We promote from within whenever possible.
The Pumpline Standard
We live by four values:
Trust
Do what you say. Be someone the team can count on.
Excellence
Deliver your best work. Every time.
Accountability
Own the outcome. Excuses don't live here.
Mastery
Never stop learning.
We call it:
Holding the Line.
Final Question
Do you want another electrical job...
Or do you want to become the technician everyone else calls when they can't figure it out?
If you're driven by challenge, growth, and mastery, we'd like to talk to you.
Apply today and begin building a career that goes far beyond electrical work.
Pumpline, Inc.
Water • Wastewater • Electrical • Controls • Automation
We're building operators, not employees.
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