Assistant Pump Installer

Job Overview

Peerless Well & Pump is a leading Midwestern contractor for municipal and industrial water systems.  We currently have an opening for the following position:   Assistant Pump Installer

We are looking for full-time, year-round, ambitious and mechanically minded employees to install large water pumps and rehab water wells.  You will work within a team concept servicing clients throughout the Midwest.  Mechanical aptitude and basic experience with tools and equipment is important.

This is an entry level Assistant Pump Installer job. Well qualified candidates will have or need to obtain a CDL license; have a clean driving record; pass drug and alcohol screenings; fluently speak, write & understand English; and be in good physical condition capable of lifting 80lbs regularly.  You will learn how to pull and install water well pumps for municipal and industrial clients.

Peerless Well and Pump is an employee-owned company, we are a division of Midwest Well Services.  We strive to provide outstanding customer service and workmanship to our clients which include municipalities, industrial facilities, and institutions.  We work through the winter months, so there are no seasonal layoffs.

Starting pay is $20-$22 / hr, with plenty of opportunity for overtime.  Our first-year assistants generally make $68,000 to $70,000 annually and it grown from there.  Some jobs pay "prevailing wage rates" based on the state and the county/city. This dramatically increases your hourly wage rate.

Responsibilities and Duties

You will work on a team of 2 or 3 employees to install, remove and repair large diameter well pumps for municipalities, industry or irrigation clients. Other projects include repairing and rehabilitating water wells to improve water production for the client. Peerless Well & Pump services clients throughout eastern Iowa, north-western Illinois, and south-western Wisconsin. This requires our crews to travel and stay away from home during the week if the job is more than 1 hour from Dubuque, IA. You will be driving pump rigs or service trucks with trailers to job sites. Nearly all of our vehicles are considered commercial motor vehicles per USDOT which requires you to have a CDL license. Crew members need to be flexible in their skill sets including running various construction equipment, welding, mechanical piping, equipment repairs, electrical troubleshooting, etc.

Expectations & Skills Required of Prospective Employee:

• Good physical condition - able to be on your feet the majority of the day.
• Lifting - able to lift 80 to 100 lbs multiple times throughout the day.
• Capable of regular bending, stooping, walking and pulling without physical pain.
• Driving Record - needs to be fairly clean. No DUI's.
• Commercial Drivers License - needed (or will need to be obtained shortly after hire).
• Fluently speak, write and understand English
• Graduated from High School
• Pass a drug and alcohol screening, medical exam & a physical strength and endurance test.
• Stay away from home as needed (averaging 50% to 60% of the time Monday - Thursday).

Benefits

• Health Insurance with HSA contribution from Employer. Employee premium paid at 95%.
• Dental - paid 100% if on the Health Plan
• Vision
• Life - Paid 100% by Employer
• Short Term Disability - Paid 100% by Employer
• 401K - Employer matches 100% of first 3% and 50% of the next 2% employee contribution
• Profit Sharing - Averaging 5% of pay the last 3 years.
• Cell Phone
• Vacation Schedule - Accrue 12 days in years 1 & 2, progressive scale after year 2.
• You are PAID FOR TRAVEL TIME to JOB SITES!!
• Uniforms are provided.
• All tools and PPE are provided by Employer
• Per Diem to cover meals when traveling