Licensed Pump Systems Technician (Journeyman Electrician)

Pumpline, Inc.

Priest River, ID

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Customer Experience, Customer Support/Service, Documentation, Driver's License, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Instrumentation, Leadership, Licensing, Motor Control Systems, On Site Support, Problem Solving Skills, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Project Development, Pumps, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), System Start-Up, Systems Administration/Management, Telemetry, Variable Speed Drive (VSD), Well Installation
LOCATION
Priest River, ID
POSTED
2 days ago
Job Description
Job Description

Not Your Typical Electrical Job

Most electricians spend their careers pulling wire, hanging devices, bending conduit, and troubleshooting the same systems over and over.

This is not that job.

At Pumpline, we solve problems most electricians never encounter. Even as an Electrical Contractor, we work on water systems, wastewater systems, pump controls, VFDs, motors, telemetry, generators, SCADA systems, pressure systems, lift stations, lake intakes, booster stations, and critical infrastructure that people depend on every day.

If you are a licensed Journeyman Electrician or hold a Journeyman Pump Installer Specialty License who wants more challenge, more variety, and a path to become a true systems expert, keep reading.


Who We Are

Pumpline is North Idaho's leading pump, controls, electrical, and water systems company.

We specialize in:

  • Well pump systems
  • Water distribution systems
  • Wastewater lift stations
  • Pump controls
  • Variable frequency drives (VFDs)
  • SCADA and telemetry
  • Generators and backup power
  • Industrial electrical systems
  • Municipal and commercial infrastructure

Our technicians are not "parts changers."

They are problem solvers.

We are building operators, leaders, and experts.


Who We're Looking For

We are searching for a licensed Journeyman Electrician or Journeyman Pump Installer Specialty License who:

Loves troubleshooting

Enjoys solving difficult problems

Wants to learn new technologies

Thrives in the field - In all Weather Conditions and Year Round

Can work independently

Takes ownership

Wants to master a highly unique trade

Is never satisfied with "good enough"

This role is ideal for someone who is bored doing the same electrical work every day and wants a career that continuously challenges them.

If you're looking for a clock-punching job, this isn't it.

If you're looking for a career where every day is different, you may have found your home.


What Makes This Different?

A traditional electrician works with:

  • Buildings
  • Lighting
  • Receptacles
  • Service equipment
  • Branch circuits

Our technicians work with:

  • All of the Above and......
  • Motors
  • Pump systems
  • Control panels
  • PLCs
  • SCADA systems
  • Telemetry
  • VFDs
  • Generators
  • Water systems
  • Wastewater systems
  • Mechanical systems
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Instrumentation

You will become a multi-discipline technician capable of diagnosing problems that stump most electricians.


What You'll Do

Electrical Troubleshooting

  • Diagnose complex electrical issues
  • Motor and control troubleshooting
  • Voltage drop analysis
  • Control circuit diagnostics
  • VFD diagnostics
  • Generator integration

Pump Systems

  • Install and service well pump systems
  • Install and service sewer pump systems
  • Install and service booster pump systems
  • Install and service lake pump systems
  • Troubleshoot all types of water systems
  • Diagnose hydraulic failures
  • Perform system startups

Controls & Automation

  • Build and modify control panels
  • Troubleshoot relay logic
  • Program and configure VFDs
  • Assist with telemetry systems
  • Assist with SCADA integration

Customer Service

  • Explain findings to customers
  • Present solutions professionally
  • Document work thoroughly
  • Deliver a world-class customer experience


Training Provided

Even though we're looking for a licensed Journeyman Electrician or Journeyman Pump Installer, we do not expect you to arrive as a pump expert.

We will train you.

Our internal training includes:

  • Water systems fundamentals
  • Pump theory
  • Pump hydraulics
  • Well systems
  • Wastewater systems
  • VFD applications
  • Pump controls
  • Telemetry
  • SCADA fundamentals
  • Troubleshooting methodology
  • Advanced diagnostics

The right candidate will embrace continuous learning.


Minimum Qualifications

Required

  • Current Journeyman Electrician License or Journeyman Pump Installer License
  • Hunger for more than just the Black & White Wire Situations
  • Ability to follow Company Procedures & Documentation
  • Self starter with Minimal Supervision Required
  • Strong Decision Making Ability
  • Valid driver's license
  • Clean driving record
  • Ability to pass background screening
  • Strong troubleshooting skills
  • Professional appearance
  • Excellent communication skills

Preferred

  • Pump experience
  • Motor controls experience
  • VFD experience
  • Generator experience
  • PLC experience
  • Municipal or industrial experience
  • Water or wastewater experience


The Type of Person Who Excels Here

You may be a fit if you:

  • Read manuals for fun
  • Enjoy figuring out problems others cannot solve
  • Ask "why" instead of just "how"
  • Constantly seek improvement
  • Like learning new technologies & methods
  • Take pride in mastery
  • Enjoy responsibility
  • Want to become elite at your craft

You probably won't fit if you:

  • Resist change
  • Need constant supervision
  • Avoid difficult problems
  • Dislike customers
  • Believe you already know everything
  • Make excuses for not performing or learning


Compensation

Base Pay

$DOE per hour + Performance Pay

Compensation depends on:

  • Licensing
  • Experience
  • Troubleshooting ability
  • Leadership capability
  • Technical knowledge
  • Consistent Performance

Additional Compensation (When Applicable)

  • 30 days / Per Year / PTO
  • 401K w/ Company Match to $1500/yr
  • On-Site Daycare Starting 2027 (No Charge to Team Members)
  • Gym Membership
  • Performance incentives
  • Safety Bonuses
  • Equity Builder Units
  • Company tablet
  • Paid training
  • Continuing education
  • Licensing support
  • Career advancement opportunities

Top performers are compensated accordingly.


Career Path

This is not a dead-end technician position.

Pathway includes:

Junior Pump Technician

Senior Pump Technician (Licensed)

Lead Technician (Licensed)

Field Service Supervisor (Licensed)

Project Development Manager (Licensed)

Branch Manager (Licensed)

Regional Operations Leadership

We promote from within whenever possible.


The Pumpline Standard

We live by four values:

Trust

Do what you say. Be someone the team can count on.

Excellence

Deliver your best work. Every time.

Accountability

Own the outcome. Excuses don't live here.

Mastery

Never stop learning.

We call it:

Holding the Line.


Final Question

Do you want another electrical job...

Or do you want to become the technician everyone else calls when they can't figure it out?

If you're driven by challenge, growth, and mastery, we'd like to talk to you.

Apply today and begin building a career that goes far beyond electrical work.

Pumpline, Inc.
Water • Wastewater • Electrical • Controls • Automation

We're building operators, not employees.

About the Company

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Pumpline, Inc.