--- title: Field Technician I at Southwestwater in Clermont, FL description: Southwestwater is hiring for the Field Technician I role in Clermont, FL. Pays $22.49–$29.24 per hour. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/field-technician-i-at-southwestwater-01a0b3bd-e236-7f17-9bb5-58c40d392f65 date: 2026-11-15T17:16:19Z og_description: Join Southwestwater as Field Technician I in Clermont, FL. Pays $22.49–$29.24 per hour. On-site role. Requires 2+ years of experience. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/j1dfwu.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | southwestwater.com | | **Location** | Clermont, FL | | **Salary** | $22.49/hr - $29.24/hr | | **Posted** | Nov 15, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for southwestwater.com. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for southwestwater.com. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $57,000 – $76,000 a year (median $68,000). ## Description ### Who We Are Nexus Water Group is a leading regulated water and wastewater utility serving more than 1.3 million people across 12 U.S. states and 2 Canadian provinces. “Nexus” means connection. Through the essential water and wastewater services we deliver, we have a very personal connection to the people, businesses, and communities we serve. This is why our operations are locally led and managed. Every day, over 1,200 professionals deliver vital, safe, and reliable service through over 670 water systems and 360 wastewater systems. ## Field Technician I **What We Offer** - **Compensation**: Hourly rate $22.49 - $29.24 - **Paid Time Off and Holidays**: Starting at 3 weeks annually and paid company holidays - **Comprehensive Benefits**: The first day of the month after your start, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. Other great benefits include company provided life insurance and Employee Assistance Program just to name a few. - **401(k) Program**: Employer contribution. Employer contribution made to the 401(k) plan are vested at 100% and start 30 days after your start. - **Grow with us**: Professionally development opportunities through training, professional certifications, and education allowance - **Employee Resource Groups (ERG)**: ERGs are voluntary employee groups that form based on shared characteristics or backgrounds and are sponsored by the organization. **Overview** The Nexus Water Group team has an opportunity for a **Field Tech I.** Responsible for the accurate and timely reading and recording of water meters to facilitate customer billing; to identify water meter equipment problems; and to perform minor water meter and/or system maintenance. Work Location and Schedule This position will travel between service areas near **Clermont, FL.** Schedule is Monday through Friday. After-hour and weekend on-call support may be required. Must be available to work shift work; weekend scheduling may be required. **What You'll Do** - Maintain accurate and up-to-date records. - Document customer interaction and Field Activities in CC&B. - Act as liaison between the customers and customer service personnel for problem/complaint resolution. - Respond to customer inquiries regarding meter reading schedule, billing, how meters are read and other customer service related matters. - Provide on-site customer communication. - Assist with maintaining mechanical, electrical and piping systems for area water/wastewater facilities, collections and distribution systems. - Constant, independent travel daily between worksites on Company time. - Must work On-Call in rotation as scheduled; responds to emergency situations as required. Additional Responsibilities - Perform minor meter maintenance and repair duties - May walk 5 – 10 miles per day over established route, reading between 200 and 1200 meters per day and records volume used by residential and commercial customers. - Determine consistency of meter readings; reports unusual cases of water usage to supervisor. - Inspect meters and connections for defects, damage and unauthorized connections; ensures meters are registering properly. Indicate irregularities on forms for necessary action by servicing department. - Turn off service for nonpayment of charges in vacant premises, or on for new occupants. - Assist with ordering parts and job costing. - Assist with the installation and disconnection of water meters and sewer services. - Perform other related duties as assigned. ## What You'll Bring Experience - Requires at least 2 years of mechanical work experience Education and Certification - High school Diploma or GED - Must maintain a valid driver's license. Nice to Have - Water meter reading experience preferred - May be in process of obtaining Distribution and/or Collections Systems certificate or first-level plant operating license. Physical and Technical Skills - Ability to frequently perform moderate to heavy physical demands, including lifting (75 lbs.), walking (10+ miles daily), climbing and mechanical repair. - Ability to read meters, charts and gauges and accurately maintain records of plant operations. - Ability to read and comprehend written technical information and to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing. - Ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize and/or analyze data. - Ability to perform mathematical equations to determine chemical doses required for flow rates and proper treatment. - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers and regulatory agencies. - Familiarity with computer applications MS Word, Excel and utilizing tablet and mobile device; ability to learn internal software programs Ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials used in performing essential functions. Work Environment - Company vehicle provided. - Extreme physical demands, including lifting (75 lbs.), walking (10+ miles daily), climbing and mechanical repair. You will be expected to work in all weather conditions: rain, snow, extreme heat and cold, etc; you may encounter various potential hazards in the field. ### About Our Company We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state, or local law. We are an E-Verify participating employer. ## Skills - Plant Operations - Microsoft Excel - Metrology - Wastewater - Driver's License - Microsoft Word - Billing - Complaint Handling - Job Costing - Plumbing Systems - Maintenance - On-Call Coverage - Mechanical Repair - Communication - Writing - Equities - Shift Work - Collections - Customer Service ## Benefits - Mental Health - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Life Insurance - Employee Programs - Paid Time Off (Pto) - 401(k) Plans ## Related - [Maintenance, Installation & Repair jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/maintenance-installation-and-repair?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Field Service jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/maintenance-installation-and-repair/field-service?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Field Service Engineer / Technician jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/maintenance-installation-and-repair/field-service/field-service-engineer-technician?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Related pages - [Florida](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/florida?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 158130 jobs - [Utilities](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/energy-and-utilities/utilities?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 6789 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)