Maintenance Technician

Field Service Engineer Flow Meter Systems

The Field Service Engineer travels throughout Indiana and parts of Illinois and Ohio to install, maintain, calibrate, and service flow meters used in water and wastewater applications. Working in and around manholes, this role focuses on ensuring accurate data collection on flow through pipes and streams, providing critical documentation for municipalities and large industrial facilities. The position combines mechanical and electrical skills with comfort using technology to troubleshoot and optimize equipment performance in varied indoor and outdoor environments.

Responsibilities

• Travel throughout Indiana and designated areas of Illinois and Ohio to service flow meter installations within a roughly three-hour radius of the home office.
• Install flow meters inside the top portion of manholes, ensuring proper placement and secure mounting for accurate measurement.
• Calibrate flow meters to capture precise data on flow volumes through pipes and streams in water and wastewater systems.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on flow meters and associated equipment to ensure reliable long-term operation.
• Connect computers and related devices to flow meters to troubleshoot issues, update settings, and verify performance.
• Collect, verify, and document flow data for use by municipalities and large industrial customers as part of regulatory and operational reporting.
• Apply mechanical and electrical knowledge to diagnose and resolve equipment problems in the field.
• Adapt to working both indoors and outdoors, including in and around manholes and utility infrastructure.
• Drive to client locations, sometimes for several hours, and complete assigned work before returning home.
• Stay overnight 12 days per week as needed to cover the assigned territory and meet service commitments.
• Follow safety procedures and best practices when working in potentially dirty, wet, or inclement conditions.

Essential Skills

• Mechanical and electrical aptitude, gained through education, internships, or previous positions.
• Ability and willingness to use new technology, including connecting and operating computers to troubleshoot and calibrate flow meters.
• Comfort working in both indoor and outdoor environments, including in and around manholes and water/wastewater infrastructure.
• Willingness to travel regularly, including overnight stays 12 days per week and driving several hours to client sites.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with another employee, particularly an experienced team member.
• Environmental awareness and interest in water and wastewater systems.
• Ability to complete assigned field work before returning home, demonstrating reliability and follow-through.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience working with flow meters is highly preferred.
• Experience in wastewater environments or related water industry work is a plus.
• Prior field service or traveling technician experience is beneficial.
• Comfort working in conditions where equipment, clothing, and gear may become dirty, wet, or exposed to rain and snow.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a comprehensive health and wellness package, including a group health plan and access to supplemental insurance options. The organization supports work-life balance with two weeks of paid vacation, 11 paid holidays, paid sick leave, and paid bereavement leave for immediate family. Team members can pursue professional growth through job-related educational assistance and build long-term financial security with a 401(k) matching plan. Daily per diem rates are provided for travel days, including for contingent employees, recognizing the demands of field work and rewarding time spent on the road.

Work Environment

The role involves a mix of indoor and outdoor work, frequently in and around manholes and water or wastewater infrastructure. Conditions can be dirty, and the engineer should expect to work in rain, snow, and other weather extremes while maintaining safety and productivity. Travel is a regular part of the job, with approximately 25% of time spent on the road, including 12 overnight stays per week and drives of several hours to reach client locations within a three-hour radius of the home office. The environment is hands-on and field-oriented, requiring practical use of mechanical and electrical tools, computers for equipment troubleshooting and calibration, and a readiness to complete the day's work before returning home.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Indianapolis, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)