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Well Technician

Hilo, HI ยท On-site

$18/hr

The Well Technician is responsible for ensuring completing daily assignments, ISO cleanings, tanker filling, paperwork, and quality sampling. Waiakea Hawaiian Volcanic Water sources, manufactures and ...

The Well Technician is responsible for ensuring completing daily assignments, ISO cleanings, tanker filling, paperwork, and quality sampling. Waiakea Hawaiian Volcanic Water sources, manufactures and ...

Well Technician

Hilo, HI ยท On-site

$18/hr

The Well Technician is responsible for ensuring completing daily assignments, ISO cleanings, tanker filling, paperwork, and quality sampling. Waiakea Hawaiian Volcanic Water sources, manufactures and ...

$36K - $36K/yr

Carbon Capture and Utilization and Storage (CCUS) Well Technician - Decatur, IL Position Summary The CCUS Well Technician is responsible for the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of carbon ...

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Laborer - Well Water Service

Bayville, NJ ยท On-site

$15.92 - $35/hr

This position works alongside experienced well technicians and provides hands-on support to ensure jobs are completed safely, efficiently, and professionally. Essential Duties and Responsibilities ...

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Laborer - Well Water Service

Bayville, NJ ยท On-site

$15.92 - $35/hr

This position works alongside experienced well technicians and provides hands-on support to ensure jobs are completed safely, efficiently, and professionally. Essential Duties and Responsibilities ...

Well Abandonment Technician

San Ardo, CA ยท On-site

$21.50 - $29.50/hr

... well abandonment, facility maintenance, and related services. Field Technicians serve as representatives of HPC-Industrial, maintaining strong working relationships with customers while ensuring work ...

Well Control Technician

Odessa, TX ยท On-site

$25 - $34.50/hr

The Well Control Technician is primarily responsible for working on well control equipment, assembly/disassembly of choke manifolds, performing inspections and preventative maintenance on BOP ...

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How much do well technician jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for well technician in the United States is $54,605.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,500.00 and $60,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a well technician?

Well technicians are skilled professionals who install, maintain, and repair water wells, oil wells, or gas wells. They are responsible for ensuring the proper functioning of pumps, piping, and other well components. Well technicians may also test water quality, troubleshoot system issues, and perform routine inspections to guarantee safe and efficient well operation. Their work is crucial in providing reliable access to water and energy resources.

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

To thrive as a Well Technician, you need a solid understanding of well operations, mechanical aptitude, and typically a high school diploma or technical certification in a related field. Familiarity with industry-standard tools, well monitoring systems, and safety protocols such as OSHA or H2S certifications is important. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective teamwork help you excel in this role. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable well maintenance and operation in challenging environments.

What are some common challenges well technicians face in the field, and how can they be addressed?

Well Technicians often encounter challenges such as working in remote or harsh environments, troubleshooting unexpected equipment failures, and adhering to strict safety protocols. These challenges can be addressed by maintaining strong technical knowledge, participating in ongoing safety and equipment training, and fostering effective communication with other team members, such as engineers and drilling crews. Adapting to changing site conditions and being proactive in regular equipment inspections are also key to minimizing downtime and ensuring safe, efficient operations.

What is the difference between Well Technician vs Well Driller?

AspectWell TechnicianWell Driller
CertificationsOSHA safety training, well-specific certificationsOSHA safety training, well drilling licenses
Work EnvironmentFieldwork at well sites, equipment maintenanceOperating drilling rigs, overseeing drilling operations
Employer & IndustryWater, geothermal, and oil & gas industriesOil & gas, water well drilling companies

Well Technicians focus on maintaining and repairing well systems, while Well Drillers operate drilling equipment to create wells. Both roles require safety certifications and work in similar environments, but their primary responsibilities differ: technicians handle system upkeep, and drillers manage the drilling process.

What does a well technician do?

A well technician installs, maintains, and repairs water wells and related equipment. They perform tasks such as drilling, pump installation, system testing, and troubleshooting, often working outdoors and requiring knowledge of plumbing and electrical systems. Certification and safety training are typically necessary for this role.
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Infographic showing various Well Technician job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,605 per year, or $26.3 per hour.

Well Technician

Hilo, HI โ€ข On-site

Waiakea Inc
11 - 50 employees

$18/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago


Job description

Description:

Position Overview

  • The Well Technician is responsible for ensuring completing daily assignments, ISO cleanings, tanker filling, paperwork, and quality sampling. Waiakea Hawaiian Volcanic Water sources, manufactures and produces bottled water from start to finish at our Bottling Plant. For additional information about our company, please visit our website at www.waiakea.com

Schedule:

The Well Technician is a full-time position. 


Benefits:

  • Waiakea Hawaiian Volcanic Water offers competitive pay that is direct-deposited weekly
  • Annual sick, personal and vacation leave
  • Paid volunteer hours through the Waiakea award winning Kokua Initiative program
  • Employee + Dependent(s) HMSA health/vision/prescription/dental insurance
  • FSA & Dependent Care FSA with $500 employer contribution
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Discounted company water
  • $300 monthly child care reimbursement
  • 401k with up to a 5% employer match & more!


Essential Job Functions:

  • Cleaning & filling ISO containers
  • Filling the tanker for the plant operation
  • Completing paperwork required for filling tankers and ISO’s
  • Completing daily sanitation on Well equipment
  • Taking quality samples for each tanker and ISO
  • Completing weekly PM’s assigned
  • Building Flexi containers
  • Taking quality samples of the ISO’s
  • Inspect ISO’s including the main valves, and top hatch
  • Sanitizing the sanitation shed equipment at the beginning of the shift
  • Complete cleaning paperwork
  • Completing weekly PM’s for the sanitation shed
  • Regular yard maintenance and ground maintenance
  • Adheres to the highest standards of company safety programs, guidelines, rules, and regulations
  • Strictly always follows Waiakea’s Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and Food Safety Standards


Other Duties:

  • Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice


Requirements:


  • Excellent communication & attention to detail
  • Complies with all standard safety practices, safety rules, good manufacturing practices and all other company rules and requirements.
  • Required to continuously stand, walk, reach with arms & hands
  • Required to continuously use hands to handle product, materials, and machine
  • Required to frequently twist, bend, stoop, lift, climb and balance
  • Required to frequently lift and or move 10-20 pounds, lift and or move 20-30 pounds with reasonable accommodation, lift and or move 40-50 pounds with the aid of a co-worker and/or reasonable accommodations
  • Ability to use a computer or tablet to complete paperwork
  • Ability to comprehend basic verbal and written instructions
  • Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job

Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma/ GED required
  • Knowledge of GMP, First Aid, Process improvement
  • Maintenance skills and knowledge preferred
  • Quality & Sanitation experience preferred

Core Values: The ideal candidate will align with our company core values:

  • It’s a Kakou Thing- Work with team members to find solutions.
  • Live Aloha- Be positive, love unconditionally.
  • Kulia i ka nu'u- Constant improvement; Strive to reach the summit.
  • Be Pono- To have integrity and find harmony within yourself, the Aina, your community and work.
  • Ho'okuleana- An action or mindset “to take responsibility.” It is our individual and collective responsibility to: participate rather than ignore, prevent rather than react and preserve rather than degrade.

Physical Requirements/Lifting Requirements: Must be able to sit, stand, bend at the waist, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push/pull, lift, talk, and hear with or without reasonable accommodation. Waiakea cares about the health and safety of our team members. Team members are expected to follow all safety procedures and perform their job duties as assigned

Equal Employment Opportunity: Waiakea Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Waiakea Inc. will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals when appropriate.