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ERG

Boiler Technician

Indian Head, MD · On-site

$73K - $105K/yr

Operate, monitor, and maintain boiler systems, including associated pumps, valves, piping, and control systems * Perform routine inspections, testing, and preventive maintenance to ensure boilers ...

ERG

Boiler Technician

Indian Head, MD

$73K - $105K/yr

Operate, monitor, and maintain boiler systems, including associated pumps, valves, piping, and control systems * Perform routine inspections, testing, and preventive maintenance to ensure boilers ...

ERG

Boiler Technician

Indian Head, MD · On-site

$73K - $105K/yr

Operate, monitor, and maintain boiler systems, including associated pumps, valves, piping, and control systems * Perform routine inspections, testing, and preventive maintenance to ensure boilers ...

Mobile Steam Boiler Rental Corporation

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Boiler Technician

Mount Vernon, NY · On-site

$52K/yr

... operate safely and reliably to meet customer expectations. In this role, you will work and train with a team of experienced Technicians to assist with installations and repairs of boilers, while ...

Kennebec Lumber Co

Boiler Engineer

Wentworth, NH · On-site

Operate biomass fuel-burning boiler or auxiliary system equipment in accordance with specifications or instructions. * Operate valves, pumps, engines, or generators to control and adjust production ...

Canfor

Boiler Operator

Graham, NC · On-site

Set up, operate, and monitor the boilers to ensure they provide the correct steam and hot water levels. * Regularly check the pressure, temperature, and water levels to ensure they meet the desired ...

Canfor

Boiler Operator

Graham, NC · On-site

Set up, operate, and monitor the boilers to ensure they provide the correct steam and hot water levels. * Regularly check the pressure, temperature, and water levels to ensure they meet the desired ...

Canfor

Boiler Operator

Graham, NC · On-site

Set up, operate, and monitor the boilers to ensure they provide the correct steam and hot water levels. * Regularly check the pressure, temperature, and water levels to ensure they meet the desired ...

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Boiler Operator

Conway, SC · On-site

Set up, operate, and monitor the boilers to ensure they provide the correct steam and hot water levels. * Regularly check the pressure, temperature, and water levels to ensure they meet the desired ...

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Boiler Operator

Graham, NC · On-site

Set up, operate, and monitor the boilers to ensure they provide the correct steam and hot water levels. * Regularly check the pressure, temperature, and water levels to ensure they meet the desired ...

Canfor

Boiler Operator

Conway, SC · On-site

Set up, operate, and monitor the boilers to ensure they provide the correct steam and hot water levels. * Regularly check the pressure, temperature, and water levels to ensure they meet the desired ...

Canfor

Boiler Operator

Conway, SC · On-site

Set up, operate, and monitor the boilers to ensure they provide the correct steam and hot water levels. * Regularly check the pressure, temperature, and water levels to ensure they meet the desired ...

GITI TIRE USA LTD

Boiler Operator

Richburg, SC · On-site

Boiler operators operate, repair, maintain, and adjust boilers, pumps, compressors, water lines, steam lines, valves, and all related systems and equipment. Boiler operators work in industrial ...

Ag Processing Inc

Boiler Operator

Dawson, MN · On-site

$35.06/hr

Operate and maintain the boiler and plant ancillary equipment in an energy and cost-effective manner. * Maintain supplies and inventory and perform general housekeeping functions to ensure an ...

Ag Processing, Inc.

Boiler Operator

Dawson, MN · On-site

$36.46/hr

Operate and maintain the boiler and plant ancillary equipment in an energy and cost-effective manner. * Maintain supplies and inventory and perform general housekeeping functions to ensure an ...

Ag Processing Inc

Boiler Operator

Dawson, MN · On-site

$35.06/hr

Operate and maintain the boiler and plant ancillary equipment in an energy and cost-effective manner. * Maintain supplies and inventory and perform general housekeeping functions to ensure an ...

UAB NOVA RENT

BOILER OPERATOR

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$21.80 - $29.33/hr

Operate, monitor, inspect, maintain, repair, and optimize boilers and boiler support systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operation supporting mission-critical steam and hot-water ...

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How much do boiler operate jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for boiler operate in the United States is $28.83, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.04 and $33.17 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Boiler Operate vs Boiler Technician?

AspectBoiler OperateBoiler Technician
CertificationsTypically requires boiler operation licenses or certificationsRequires technical certifications, often including boiler repair and maintenance licenses
Work EnvironmentOperates boilers in industrial, power plant, or manufacturing settingsPerforms maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting on boilers and related systems
Job FocusMonitoring and controlling boiler operationsMaintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting boiler equipment

The main difference is that Boiler Operate focuses on running and monitoring boilers, while Boiler Technician involves repairing and maintaining boiler systems. Both roles require relevant certifications and are essential in industries like power generation and manufacturing.

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Infographic showing various Boiler Operate job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,966 per year, or $28.8 per hour.

Boiler Technician

Indian Head, MD • On-site

ERG
Business Management Consulting • 201 - 500 employees
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$73K - $105K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering, science, economics, public health, informational technology, and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment. 

ERG is seeking a Boiler Technician to support the operation, maintenance, and repair of boiler systems. This role is critical to ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient steam and heating operations in compliance with applicable codes, safety standards, and client requirements. This full-time position is at the Naval Support Facility (NSF) Indian Head. Indian Head, Maryland, is approximately 30 miles from Washington, D.C., 25 miles from Alexandria, Virginia, and 60 miles from Fredericksburg, Virginia.   
Job Description:
  • Operate, monitor, and maintain boiler systems, including associated pumps, valves, piping, and control systems
  • Perform routine inspections, testing, and preventive maintenance to ensure boilers operate safely and efficiently
  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair boiler and auxiliary system issues
  • Ensure plant operations comply with OSHA, EPA, state, and local regulations, as well as site-specific safety requirements
  • Coordinate with maintenance teams, supervisors, and facility staff to support overall plant operations
Qualifications and Skills:
  • At least 2 years of HVAC experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree in facilities maintenance, engineering, or a related field is preferred
  • Experience working in federal or government facilities is preferred
  • Valid boiler operator or boiler technician certification/license, as required by the state or facility
  • Strong working knowledge of boiler operations, controls, and safety systems
  • Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and operating procedures
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • This position will require a pre-employment physical exam
  • This position requires lifting objects weighing up to 100 pounds
  • Work may be performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g., fumes, dust, noise, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals)
  • You may be required to participate in medical surveillance programs
  • Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, and reach during shifts
  • Must be able to use carts, dollies, hand trucks, and other gear to move items 
  • Must be able to safely climb and descend ladders, stairways, scaffolding, and elevated work platforms and perform work at heights up to and exceeding 30 feet
  • Must be able to perform work above shoulder level, including reaching, lifting, and manipulating tools and materials overhead
  • Must currently hold or be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret-level security clearance
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, as this position is not eligible for Limited Access Authorizations
  • Employees must maintain the ability to safely perform these essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, as a condition of employment. If no reasonable accommodation is available, continued employment in the position may not be possible
$73,000 - $105,000 a year
ERG offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including health and dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, educational benefits, FSAs, a generous 401k plan, profit sharing, an EAP, 11-20 paid vacation days per year, 10 paid holidays per year, 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time) and more. The salary range for all positions depends on the years and type of experience. 
  
ERG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable EEOC regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual preference, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.  
   
Please be aware, the only authentic corporate domain for ERG is https://www.erg.com.  ERG may, on occasion, screen applicants via telephone or video interviews via Skype, Teams, GoToMeeting, or another type of video platform. However, any candidate extended a job offer might be asked to meet in person with an ERG employee before providing confidential personal information associated with new employment. 
  
If you're a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ERG's online application process as a result of your disability. To request accommodation, please contact Human Resources via email at [email protected] or call (781) 674-7293. 
  
ERG fosters a friendly, flexible work environment. ERGers are dedicated to serving clients who are committed to making the world a better place. We promote and recognize principles of fairness and respect in the work we do, the partnerships we foster, and the culture we value both within and outside of our organization. 
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