This role combines independent field work, customer service, equipment responsibility, and practical septic-system knowledge.
Why the Work Matters
Customers trust the Pumping Service Technician to protect their property, explain what is happening, and notice small problems before they become large ones.
What You Will Do
- Operate the pump truck safely and professionally.
- Pump septic tanks, aerobic trash tanks, pump tanks, and holding tanks.
- Expose buried lids by hand, replace effluent filters, and replace broken lids when appropriate.
- Inspect visible conditions, document work, collect payment, and communicate clearly with customers and the office.
- Care for the truck, equipment, route, and daily schedule.
Who Thrives Here
- You enjoy meeting and talking with people.
- You work well independently and stay productive without direct supervision.
- You notice details and think through problems.
- You communicate honestly, handle money responsibly, and represent the company professionally.
- You are curious enough to keep learning how septic systems work.
What You Can Learn
- Septic-system function and common warning signs.
- Customer education and professional service.
- Light field diagnosis and knowing when to escalate a concern.
- Route ownership, documentation, truck care, and time management.
The Realities of the Work
- Independent work and responsibility for your day.
- Frequent customer interaction.
- Driving, outdoor conditions, physical work, dirt, odors, and buried lids.
- Responsibility for the truck, equipment, payments, documentation, and company reputation.
Qualifications
- Class B CDL with tanker endorsement.
- Clean driving record.
- Ability to perform the physical work safely.
- Customer-service or septic experience is helpful, but not required when the right character and learning ability are present.
Where This Path Can Lead
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Compensation and Benefits
$18 – $30 per hour with production and review bonuses