How to hire a pump house technician

How to hire a pump house technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step pump house technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a pump house technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new pump house technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your pump house technician job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a pump house technician for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect pump house technician also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   The following list breaks down different types of pump house technicians and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Pump House Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Pump House Technician		$14-27
   Refinery Operator	Refinery operators oversee the entire production process of the plant operation. Responsibilities for this position are as diverse as the required knowledge fields, including identifying and correcting refinery process issues, operating equipment, monitoring meters and gauges, and meeting set area production goals... Show more	$14-35
   Pipeline Operator	The job of a pipeline operator is to control the flow of gas, oil, and other materials being sent through pipelines at refineries or power plants. Your day-to-day duties typically include conducting routine inspections and maintenance of the pipeline systems, training new staff members on procedures and policies, and operating petroleum processing or refining units... Show more	$14-32

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Hand Tools
   • Preventative Maintenance
   • CDL
   • Safety Procedures
   • Vacuum Pumps
   • Safety Rules
   • Mechanical Equipment
   • Service Calls
   • Pump Systems
   • Pump Stations
   • Water Pumps
   • Frac
   • Irrigation Systems
   • Pump Repair

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   Responsibilities:

   • Work on active frac sites monitoring tank levels, and operating pumps.
   • Refurbish and replace cracked manifolds on frac units.replace worn out valves on pumps as needed.
   • Labor on oil field equipment, maintaining components inside of frac-ing pump, replacing valves, suction retainers, plungers etc.
   • Install pumps, piping, plumbing, electrical, ladders, paint, then disassemble, ship and install on location.
   • Compose written reports of data collect from patient evaluation and present to department chief for thorough analysis of patient diagnosis.
   • Maintain exterior of hospital by planting/pruning flowers/bushes and mowing grass on a weekly basis

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your pump house technician job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A pump house technician salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, pump house technicians' average salary in wyoming is 27% less than in new jersey.
   • Seniority. Entry-level pump house technicians earn 48% less than senior-level pump house technicians.
   • Certifications. A pump house technician with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a pump house technician's salary.

   Average pump house technician salary

   $42,081yearly

   $20.23 hourly rate

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   Entry-level pump house technician salary

   $30,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 28, 2026

4. Writing a pump house technician job description

   A pump house technician job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a pump house technician job description:

   Pump house technician job description example

   General Description
   
   Pasco County BOCC Utilities Water & Wastewater O & M is seeking to hire an applicant that is experienced in skilled and semiskilled work in the operation and maintenance of utility wastewater pump stations and all related equipment.
   
   Essential Job Functions
   
   Job assignments include, but may not be limited to the following: Checks and maintains wastewater pump stations; assists Labor Supervisors II and III; assists Pump Station Lead Mechanic/Mechanic and Vactor Operator as applicable; performs potable water, wastewater, and reclaimed water installation, repair, maintenance, and inspection activities. Operates various size hydraulic boom, and assist in operation of vactor and sludge trucks. Inspects mechanical equipment, troubleshoots, and corrects minor malfunctions. Ensures reliability of emergency power generation/pumping and transfer equipment tests. Maintains wastewater facilities, housekeeping, general mowing and grounds maintenance. Operates and interprets the SCADA system for day to day operations. Performs related work as required.
   
   Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
   
   * Knowledge of wastewater collection, pump station maintenance; irrigation, or plumbing system installation, repair, or maintenance methods, procedures, equipment, tools, materials, and supplies.
   * Knowledge of supervisory techniques and practices.
   * Knowledge of safe working procedures and practices.
   * Skill in operating motor vehicles and equipment.
   * Skill Operating various size Boom, Vactors and Sludge trucks.
   * Ability to operate a radio.
   * Ability to plan, schedule, and supervise the work of others, including contractors.
   * Ability to read and interpret plans, blueprints, and specifications.
   * Ability to prepare accurate records and reports. To include computerized based work order system (CMMS).
   * Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisor, and the public.
   * Ability to read for comprehension.
   * Must have a home telephone and be available for overtime work as well as mandatory on-call rotation.
   * Performs and assists in confine space entries.
   * Ability to recognize occupational hazards and implement appropriate safety precautions.
   * Performs related work as required.
   
   Minimum Requirements
   
   PHYSICAL SKILLS: Ability to lift and/or move up to 80 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. May use a handling device (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessively heavy objects. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication. Ability to frequently bend, climb, stoop, squat, and walk. Must pass pulmonary function test and fit test within 60 days if required. Position may require to be clean shaven in order to meet safety requirements.
   
   EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. One (1) year of direct experience in water or wastewater field maintenance.
   
   LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License. Must be able to obtain FWPCOA (C) Wastewater Collection Technician Certification within eighteen (18) months from date of employment. Must be able to obtain a Confined Space Certification within one (1) year of employment. Must be able to obtain a Valid Florida "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with "N" Tanker endorsement within (180) Days from date of employment. Must be able to obtain a Florida CDL Class 'B" Permit within thirty (30) days of employment.
   
   ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
   
   DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.
   
   VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.
   
   EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. On call as needed.
   
   PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORK PLACES FOR 2021

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right pump house technician for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your pump house technician job on Zippia to find and recruit pump house technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit pump house technicians, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new pump house technician

   Once you've decided on a perfect pump house technician candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new pump house technician. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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