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Moore Water & Air is looking for a motivated Water Treatment Service Technician to join our service team.
This is a field-based position working directly with homeowners to diagnose, repair, maintain, and improve residential water treatment systems.
Our Service Technicians typically run approximately six service calls per day.
This is not simply an hourly technician position.
In addition to hourly compensation, technicians have the opportunity to earn additional compensation based on the revenue produced from their service truck.
We are looking for someone who can combine technical ability, customer service, and productivity.
What You’ll Do
- Run approximately six residential service calls per day
- Diagnose and repair water softeners and other water treatment equipment
- Service reverse osmosis drinking water systems
- Perform routine maintenance and preventative service
- Test water and evaluate equipment performance
- Identify equipment or plumbing issues
- Explain findings and recommendations to customers
- Provide customers with repair and replacement options when appropriate
- Complete service documentation using company software
- Maintain parts and inventory on your service vehicle
- Keep your truck clean, organized, and properly stocked
- Deliver a professional customer experience on every call
Our compensation structure is designed to reward technicians who take care of customers, run productive service routes, identify legitimate customer needs, and produce strong results.
What We’re Looking For
- Service technician, plumbing, HVAC, appliance repair, water treatment, or similar field experience preferred
- Strong mechanical and troubleshooting ability
- Comfortable communicating directly with homeowners
- Ability to explain technical issues in simple terms
- Comfortable presenting repair or equipment options to customers
- Self-motivated and able to manage a daily route
- Strong organizational skills
- Professional appearance and attitude
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
- Dependable attendance
- Ability to lift and move water treatment equipment and service materials
- Water treatment experience is preferred but not required for the right candidate with a strong technical background.
This Position Is a Good Fit for Someone Who
- Enjoys troubleshooting and fixing problems
- Likes working independently in the field
- Wants their income to reflect their performance
- Takes pride in providing excellent customer service
- Is comfortable talking with customers about their equipment and available solutions
- Wants an opportunity to grow within a skilled trade
We are not looking for someone who simply wants to collect an hourly paycheck and move from call to call. We want technicians who take ownership of their truck, their customers, and their results.
Benefits
- Full-time position
- Hourly base compensation
- Performance-based compensation opportunity
- Company service vehicle
- Paid training
- Company-provided tools and equipment as applicable
- Consistent service demand
- Opportunities for advancement
- Health and other benefits available based on company eligibility requirements
About Moore Water & Air
Moore Water & Air is a growing residential water treatment company serving customers throughout multiple states.
Our service team plays a major role in maintaining long-term customer relationships and making sure the equipment we install continues to perform at a high level.
If you are a technician who wants to be rewarded for both your technical ability and the results you produce, we would like to hear from you.
Apply Now to get started in your new career!
Pay: $60,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Company truck
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Fuel card
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tools provided
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Plumbing: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Moore Water & Air is looking for a motivated Water Treatment Service Technician to join our service team.
This is a field-based position working directly with homeowners to diagnose, repair, maintain, and improve residential water treatment systems.
Our Service Technicians typically run approximately six service calls per day.
This is not simply an hourly technician position.
In addition to hourly compensation, technicians have the opportunity to earn additional compensation based on the revenue produced from their service truck.
We are looking for someone who can combine technical ability, customer service, and productivity.
What You’ll Do
- Run approximately six residential service calls per day
- Diagnose and repair water softeners and other water treatment equipment
- Service reverse osmosis drinking water systems
- Perform routine maintenance and preventative service
- Test water and evaluate equipment performance
- Identify equipment or plumbing issues
- Explain findings and recommendations to customers
- Provide customers with repair and replacement options when appropriate
- Complete service documentation using company software
- Maintain parts and inventory on your service vehicle
- Keep your truck clean, organized, and properly stocked
- Deliver a professional customer experience on every call
Our compensation structure is designed to reward technicians who take care of customers, run productive service routes, identify legitimate customer needs, and produce strong results.
What We’re Looking For
- Service technician, plumbing, HVAC, appliance repair, water treatment, or similar field experience preferred
- Strong mechanical and troubleshooting ability
- Comfortable communicating directly with homeowners
- Ability to explain technical issues in simple terms
- Comfortable presenting repair or equipment options to customers
- Self-motivated and able to manage a daily route
- Strong organizational skills
- Professional appearance and attitude
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
- Dependable attendance
- Ability to lift and move water treatment equipment and service materials
- Water treatment experience is preferred but not required for the right candidate with a strong technical background.
This Position Is a Good Fit for Someone Who
- Enjoys troubleshooting and fixing problems
- Likes working independently in the field
- Wants their income to reflect their performance
- Takes pride in providing excellent customer service
- Is comfortable talking with customers about their equipment and available solutions
- Wants an opportunity to grow within a skilled trade
We are not looking for someone who simply wants to collect an hourly paycheck and move from call to call. We want technicians who take ownership of their truck, their customers, and their results.
Benefits
- Full-time position
- Hourly base compensation
- Performance-based compensation opportunity
- Company service vehicle
- Paid training
- Company-provided tools and equipment as applicable
- Consistent service demand
- Opportunities for advancement
- Health and other benefits available based on company eligibility requirements
About Moore Water & Air
Moore Water & Air is a growing residential water treatment company serving customers throughout multiple states.
Our service team plays a major role in maintaining long-term customer relationships and making sure the equipment we install continues to perform at a high level.
If you are a technician who wants to be rewarded for both your technical ability and the results you produce, we would like to hear from you.
Apply Now to get started in your new career!
Pay: $60,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Company truck
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Fuel card
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tools provided
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Plumbing: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- Veolia29
- Garratt-Callahan24
- Lochmueller10
- Miami water and air10
- SpaceX8
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services14
- Aerospace & Defense5
- Chemicals & Materials5
- Energy1
- Waste Management & Environmental Services1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in water treatment specialist jobs.
- State water treatment or wastewater operator certification at the required grade level
- Experience operating SCADA systems and process control equipment
- Knowledge of EPA regulations, NPDES permits, and Safe Drinking Water Act requirements
- Ability to perform water quality testing, sampling, and chemical analysis
- Experience with chemical feed systems, pumps, filtration, and disinfection equipment
- Associate or bachelor's degree in environmental science, chemistry, or a related field
Tips for Your Water Treatment Specialist Job Search
List your operator certifications prominently
Water treatment employers screen for state-issued operator licenses before reading anything else on your resume. Put your certification grade and issuing state in a dedicated credentials section at the top, not buried under education or in a footnote.
Tailor your resume to the water type
Drinking water, wastewater, and industrial process water jobs pull from different regulatory frameworks and equipment sets. Adjust your resume so the relevant experience leads for each application, since a hiring manager for a wastewater plant is not looking for your reverse osmosis work.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists water treatment specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a hands-on skills assessment
Many utilities include a practical component in their interview process, asking you to interpret a SCADA readout, troubleshoot a chlorine dosing problem, or walk through a shutdown procedure. Review your most recent facility's standard operating procedures before the interview.
Target postings by regulatory permit type
Job descriptions that reference NPDES permits, Safe Drinking Water Act compliance, or specific EPA discharge limits tell you exactly what the employer cares about. Matching your resume language to those permit types signals that you understand the regulatory environment they operate in.
Negotiate shift differentials, not just base pay
Water treatment roles often rotate across day, evening, and overnight shifts. When you receive an offer, ask specifically about differential rates for evening and overnight hours, on-call compensation, and overtime structures, since these can meaningfully affect your total annual earnings.
Water Treatment Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most water treatment specialists?
The companies hiring the most water treatment specialists right now include Veolia, Garratt-Callahan, and Lochmueller, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Florida, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Municipal water authorities and large environmental services contractors tend to post the most consistent volume throughout the year.
How many water treatment specialist jobs are remote?
About 51% of water treatment specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most operator and technician roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote work include water quality data analysis, regulatory compliance reporting, and environmental consulting positions that do not require daily plant presence.
How do you become a water treatment specialist?
Start by earning a high school diploma or GED, then pursue an associate degree in environmental technology, chemistry, or a related field to strengthen your candidacy. Apply for an entry-level operator trainee or utility worker position, work the required hours under a licensed operator, and sit for your state's water or wastewater operator certification exam. Most states require passing a written exam and meeting minimum experience hours before granting a full operator license.
Can you get hired as a water treatment specialist with little experience?
Yes, many utilities hire entry-level operator trainees who work toward certification on the job. Candidates with coursework in chemistry, environmental science, or industrial technology, along with any lab or mechanical maintenance experience, are competitive for trainee roles. Volunteering with a local utility or completing an internship through a community college environmental program also helps you get a foot in the door before you hold a full operator license.
What does the water treatment specialist interview process look like?
Most water treatment interviews start with a phone screen covering your certifications and availability for shift work. A panel interview with operations supervisors follows, focusing on how you handle equipment failures, chemical spills, or permit exceedances. Some facilities include a plant tour where you are asked to identify equipment or describe a startup sequence. Final steps typically involve a background check, drug screening, and physical assessment before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to water treatment specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to water treatment specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your certification level, preferred water type, and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits your experience and availability.
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