Job Description
Job DescriptionEnvironmental Services & Utility Maintenance: Septic System Technician Wanted in Olympia!
Are you an experienced mechanical tradesperson or construction professional who enjoys active field work, technical troubleshooting, and working outdoors? American Workforce Group has partnered with a premier environmental utility and wastewater management contractor in Olympia, WA to hire a dependable, full-time Septic System Technician. In this vital field service role, you will travel to regional residential and commercial client sites to perform detailed system diagnostics, execute mechanical repairs, conduct thorough compliance inspections, and collect wastewater and effluent samples. If you bring a strong mechanical background, hands-on construction problem-solving skills, and a solid work ethic, let's get you on the team!
Description for Septic System Technician:
- Perform comprehensive field inspections and operational diagnostics on conventional and engineered septic systems, pumps, and drain fields.
- Troubleshoot and execute mechanical and plumbing repairs on septic tanks, effluent pumps, float switches, piping, and control panels.
- Collect and document soil, effluent, and wastewater samples according to strict environmental and regulatory guidelines.
- Locate septic tanks, distribution boxes, and conveyance lines using probing tools, electronic locators, or hand digging when necessary.
- Complete accurate inspection logs, repair documentation, and compliance reports for clients and municipal health authorities.
- Maintain service vehicles, diagnostic tools, and equipment in a clean, organized, and sanitary operating condition.
- Strictly adhere to jobsite safety standards, biohazard protocols, and PPE requirements.
Details for Septic System Technician:
- Pay Rate:$23.00 – $28.00 / hour (Scaling based on mechanical diagnostic skills and relevant trade experience / DOE).
- Schedule: Full-Time Monday – Friday (Core Day Shift).
- Overtime Flexibility: Occasional Saturday shifts based on client scheduling and emergency service demands.
- Work Style: 100% Local field service — Home every single night!
- Location: Olympia, WA dispatch hub (servicing regional Thurston County sites).
- Position Type: Full-Time, long-term trade career pathway.
Requirements for Septic System Technician:
- Trade Experience: Proven background in construction, mechanical systems, plumbing, or equipment repair.
- Service & Inspection: Verifiable experience conducting inspections, maintenance, or field repairs in an industrial, utility, or construction setting.
- Mechanical troubleshooting aptitude and comfort working around wastewater systems and outdoor environmental conditions.
- Physical stamina to lift up to 50–75 lbs, bend, stoop, dig, and navigate rough outdoor terrain.
- Valid Driver's License with a clean, insurable driving abstract for operating company service vehicles.
- Exceptional history of daily attendance, prompt punctuality, and professional customer-facing communication.
Benefits Include:
- Competitive compensation at $23.00–$28.00/hr DOE.
- Consistent Monday–Friday day shift routine with guaranteed daily home time.
- High-demand environmental trade stability and skill growth.
- Washington State Paid Sick Leave tracking.
- Direct pathway to permanent rollover with an established local leader.
- AWG SERVICES ARE ALWAYS 100% FREE TO JOB SEEKERS!
To apply:
Email your resume directly for review: piercejobs@americanworkforcegroup.com
Call our Pierce County recruiting office today: (253) 650-8800
Office Hours: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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