Lead Water Treatment Technician
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Field/Service Technician
Water Treatment Technician
Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
Benefits- Comprehensive benefits starting Day 1 including 401K matching, pension, medical/dental/vision, and more.
- Competitive pay and benefits.
- Dedicated vehicle and cell phone.
- Training and orientation programs.
- Safety‑first culture with training and personal protection.
- Pride in working for a company that provides clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments.
- Terminal
Location:
St. Paul, Minnesota - Local Route: within 100-200 miles radius of St. Paul
- Potential for some overnight trips.
- Pay: $28–$30 per hour (based on experience)
- Overtime opportunities available.
- Safely operate a 16‑ft Box Truck.
- Ensure safe execution of all service and operations.
- Follow all safety practices and policies in driving, field work, and customer locations; use risk assessments, LOTO, confined space procedures.
- Perform preventive maintenance, installation, repair, re‑bed, or startup of media‑based water treatment systems.
- Perform preventive maintenance, installation, repair, and startup of reverse osmosis or other membrane systems.
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical control systems.
- Establish daily route based on schedule and call‑center assignments.
- Perform services according to Nalco Water/Ecolab Standard.
- Prepare and load trucks for next day.
- Serve as customer‑facing ambassador; communicate professionally with customers, sales representatives, and corporate staff by phone, e‑mail, and in person.
- Deliver all equipment safely and efficiently.
- Connect equipment, perform QC and record‑keeping tasks.
- Complete required daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
- Fix minor mechanical issues.
- Maintain up‑to‑date DOT logging.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 lbs.
- Can work independently without regular supervision.
- Excellent professional written and verbal communication skills.
- No immigration sponsorship is offered for this role.
- Minimum 2 years of repair, troubleshooting, or field service experience (pure water equipment experience preferred).
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with customers and team.
- Experience with power jack/pallet jack/forklift.
- Background in plumbing, electrical, or mechanical work.
- Current Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or valid CDL‑B permit issued by the state where you reside.
The pay range for this position is $46,300 – $69,500. Compensation is based on experience, education, training, geography, and other factors. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.
BenefitsEcolab provides comprehensive and market‑competitive benefits to meet the needs of associates and families.
Customer Requirements- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.
- Must be fully vaccinated for COVID‑19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested and approved by Ecolab.
Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation with our application process upon request to comply with applicable laws.
Diversity and InclusionEcolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and to providing opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and performance. We do not discriminate on race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status. We support Equal Employment Opportunity through affirmative action and consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
AdditionalDetails
- Seniority level:
Entry level - Employment type:
Full‑time - Job function:
Management and Manufacturing - Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
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