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If you're backflow certified, we would love to talk to you!! (Or maybe you have experience with backflows but not yet certified? We can help!) All we do are backflows. Test, repair, replace, and ...

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Certified Backflow Prevention Technician to join our team. You will inspect, test, maintain, and repair backflow prevention assemblies to protect the local public water supply. This field-based role ...

Description Certified Backflow Tester Cincinnati Region | Flexible Schedule | Commission Based | High Income Potential Established regional plumbing company building a dedicated backflow testing ...

Job Type Full-time, Part-time Description Certified Backflow Tester Cincinnati Region Flexible Schedule Commission Based High Income Potential Established regional plumbing company building a ...

Description Certified Backflow Tester Cincinnati Region | Flexible Schedule | Commission Based | High Income Potential Established regional plumbing company building a dedicated backflow testing ...

Backflow Inspector ISSUE DATE: 05.04.2026 CLOSING DATE: OUF ELIGIBILITY: Internal & External LOCATION: Deltona Water Regular Full-Time Non-Exempt Anticipated Hiring Range: $17.47 - $23.31 For ...

Backflow Technician

Santa Ana, CA · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

Backflow Technician Join the Fire Safety First Team! FSF has been successful in serving SoCal's fire protection needs for nearly 50 years. Since then, we have grown into a dynamic team of creative ...

Backflow Technician

Santa Ana, CA · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

Backflow Technician Join the Fire Safety First Team! FSF has been successful in serving SoCal's fire protection needs for nearly 50 years. Since then, we have grown into a dynamic team of creative ...

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How much do backflow jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for backflow in the United States is $28.28, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $31.25 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are backflow technicians?

Backflow technicians are professionals who specialize in testing, installing, repairing, and maintaining backflow prevention devices in plumbing systems. These devices prevent contaminated water from flowing backward into clean water supplies, ensuring water safety and compliance with local regulations. Backflow technicians are often certified and work with homeowners, businesses, and municipal water systems to prevent health hazards caused by water contamination.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Backflow Prevention Specialist?

As a Backflow Prevention Specialist, your daily responsibilities often include inspecting, testing, and repairing backflow prevention assemblies to ensure compliance with local and national plumbing codes. You'll frequently travel to various sites, document test results, and communicate with property owners or facility managers about necessary repairs or maintenance. Collaboration with plumbers, utility staff, and regulatory agencies is common, and staying up-to-date with certification requirements is essential. The role requires strong attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and a commitment to public health and safety.

What is the difference between Backflow vs Backflow Tester?

AspectBackflowBackflow Tester
CertificationsOften requires backflow prevention device certificationsRequires backflow tester certifications and licensing
Work EnvironmentPlumbing, municipal, or industrial settingsField inspections, testing, and certification of backflow devices
Employer & IndustryPlumbing companies, municipalities, industrial facilitiesSpecialized testing companies, plumbing firms, municipal agencies
Job RoleDesigns, installs, repairs backflow prevention devicesTests, inspects, and certifies backflow prevention devices

Backflow refers to the plumbing process or devices preventing contaminated water from reversing flow, while a Backflow Tester specializes in inspecting and certifying these devices. Both roles require specific certifications and are integral to plumbing and municipal water safety. The tester focuses on ensuring devices function correctly, whereas the broader backflow role may include installation and repair.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Backflow Technician, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Backflow Technician, you need a solid understanding of plumbing systems, water safety regulations, and backflow prevention methods, usually supported by a high school diploma and specialized backflow certification. Familiarity with backflow testing equipment, repair tools, and local compliance documentation systems is also important. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and strong customer service skills make technicians stand out in this role. These skills ensure the safe and efficient maintenance of water systems, protect public health, and support regulatory compliance.
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Infographic showing various Backflow job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 98% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $58,820 per year, or $28.3 per hour.

Backflow Apprentice

Bob's Backflow

Jacksonville, FL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

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Start your plumbing career with hands-on experience and grow with a supportive team!


If you're backflow certified, we would love to talk to you!! (Or maybe you have experience with backflows but not yet certified? We can help!)

All we do are backflows. Test, repair, replace, and install. We have 35 employees and are growing faster than we can hire good people.

Must be reliable, willing to work, mechanically-inclined, and honest.

We offer great benefits including health insurance, PTO (starts at two weeks a year), 401k, paid holidays, company truck that you drive home daily, and company phone. Drug test and background check required.

OT is unlimited, time and a half is paid before 8am, after 4pm, and on weekends (weekend work is rare unless you want it).

Hourly pay and a PER TEST "commission" determine your weekly check, you determine how much you want to make! We test over 30,000 backflows annually and are growing quickly. On average, our guys with testing-only routes can test 25-45 backflows a day.

You can come in to our office and fill out an application.

Bob's Backflow & Plumbing Services

4640 Subchaser Ct, Ste 113

Jacksonville, FL 32244