Field Service Technician

Xylem

Traveling Field Service Technician installing and maintaining Xylem water purification equipment at customer sites across the United States. Troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems with approximately 90% travel.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeMemphis • Illinois, Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $28 - $34 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in installing, servicing, and troubleshooting water purification and treatment equipment, with a strong focus on safety and customer service. Proficient in operating heavy equipment and electrical systems, while maintaining a high level of physical capability for demanding outdoor work.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Diesel Mechanic ExperienceElectrical Experience with 460V and 230V SystemsHeavy Equipment OperationCustomer-Facing PositionValid Driver's License

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Hard Skills

Water Purification Equipment MaintenanceIndustrial MaintenanceElectrical Systems TroubleshootingForklift OperationTelehandler OperationSkid Steer OperationVariable Frequency Drives (VFDs)Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)Technical ExperienceCommercial Process Water Knowledge

Soft Skills

Safety AwarenessCustomer ServiceProblem SolvingAdaptabilityPhysical Stamina

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeSmart Devices

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's LicenseDOT Physical

Industry Keywords

Water TreatmentIndustrial EnvironmentsTechnical ExperienceField ServiceManual Labor

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Install, service, troubleshoot, and maintain water purification equipment
Service water treatment equipment at customer sites throughout the United States
Utilize a company service vehicle and air travel
Identify and remedy potential safety concerns
Perform frequent outdoor and physically demanding manual labor in industrial environments
Travel approximately 90% throughout the United States, typically Monday through Friday
Complete equipment-specific training provided by the company

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma or equivalent
2+ years of technical experience preferred; industrial maintenance, diesel mechanics, electrical, equipment operation, commercial process water, or related field experience is a plus
Diesel mechanic experience, heavy equipment operation, electrical, technical, mechanical, industrial maintenance, or plumbing experience
Experience operating forklifts, telehandlers, or skid steers
Electrical experience with 460V and 230V systems, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), and/or PLCs
Experience with Microsoft Office and ability to utilize smart devices
Ability to work in a high customer-facing position
Ability to identify and remedy potential safety concerns
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform physically demanding work regularly
Ability to pass a background check, drug screen, MVR, and DOT physical
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
Ability to travel approximately 90% throughout the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance available on your 1st day of employment
Generous retirement savings plan
Generous PTO package and paid holidays
Career progression and development plans
Company wellness, rewards and recognition, and employee discount programs
401(k) with company contribution
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark
Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
Reasonable accommodations for employees