Job Description
American Leak Detection - Traveling Leak Detection Technician
American Leak Detection is seeking out highly motivated individuals looking for a full-time career as a Water Leak Detection Technician to perform electronic water leak detections and repairs. This position will involve traveling throughout Maryland, Washington, DC and Northern Virginia.
Base Salary for the Leak Detection Technician:
- Starting pay is $20 - $25 per hour depending on experience (equivalent to $42k - $52k annually)
- Advancement and commission opportunities from there
Job Type
Full-time/Year Round
Benefits for the Leak Detection Technician:
- Hourly pay and/or commission
- Overtime Pay (as applicable)
- Paid Travel Time (as applicable)
- Medical, Dental, Prescription Benefits
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick time
- Paid Holidays
- 401-k
- Paid Training
- Tuition Assistance,
- Year-round work,
- Fully Equipped Company Vehicle
- Company cell phone
- Uniforms
- Tools
- Note: Occasional out-of-town travel may be required for training and/or business purposes. Expenses will be covered as applicable.
We are looking for highly motivated individuals looking for a career rather than just a job who want to join our team to perform electronic water leak detections and repairs.
Great candidates for the leak detection technician are likely to be
- Mechanically inclined
- Comfortable with learning and using new technology
- Self initiative with a mind for problem solving
- Enjoy working outside in a variety of conditions and not sitting in a cube or office every day
- Appreciate working a standard schedule, with occasional night jobs, as our customers might need
- Able to perform intermittent, sometimes heavy, physical labor
- Willing to travel for from time to time, as business needs require
- Open to potential relocation in the future should the opportunity arise
We enjoy developing our people and providing comprehensive training in state-of-the-art methods and techniques using the best in equipment. We also provide all the tools you’ll need to perform your job and serve our customers. We also provide you with a fully stocked company vehicle for business use.
In the job the leak detection technician be asked to do:
- Leak detection on interior and exterior residential & commercial properties, pools and spas to diagnose the cause and origin of concealed leaks, structural leaks, and water infiltration damage
- Communicate with management, colleagues, and customers on a daily basis
- Provide professional, courteous customer service
- Work outdoors & away from the office
- Master underground line tracking, video, ultrasonic, and infrared technologies
Desired Qualifications for the Leak Detection Technician:
- Enjoy being in a job that rewards intuitive, hardworking, efficient people who have a keen eye for detail
- Mechanically inclined, knows how to use a variety of tools
- Any plumbing, mechanical, electronics experience and construction background is a big plus
- Ability to deliver excellent customer service
- Exceptional team player: energetic, goal-oriented, positive, optimistic, and with a great attitude!
- Current driver’s license with an excellent driving record
- Ability to create well-written and concise reports to effectively describe the leak issue
- Self-motivated, enjoy working independently, self-starter, organized, and enjoys being self-directed
- Ability to swim (diving certificate a plus)
- Neat appearance, have a high standard of professionalism and character
- Ability to take on physical work and capable of moving/lifting up to 50 pounds
Education
- High School or equivalent / some college education.
- Has knowledge of Microsoft Office and solid computer skills.
- Veterans from all branches are highly desired & encouraged to apply
A little bit about our Company and team
Founded over 40 years ago, and teaming with our great people, American Leak Detection has become the world leader in the accurate, non-destructive detection of hidden water, sewer, gas and swimming pool leaks. American Leak Detection sets the standard for non-invasive leak detection and repair using proprietary methods and the most advanced, sophisticated technology. Our millions of satisfied customers include residential homeowners and industry professionals like plumbers, building contractors, insurance adjusters, apartment managers, drain cleaners, restoration specialists, Homeowners Associations, and municipalities.
Reach out today and let us know you’re interested in learning more! Visit the Careers section of our website American Leak Detection @
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, For contractors, Work at office, Relocation, Night shift,