Pump Tech - Layne

General Summary

The Pump Tech is an entry‑level role primarily responsible for assisting with water pump installation tasks and performing routine mechanical work for water wells.

• Ensure adherence to all safety and quality procedures to maintain a safe and efficient work environment.
• Lift and move pipe and pump components weighing up to 50 lbs., and assist with lifting components up to 100 lbs. to support operational needs.
• Collaborate with the crew and work independently to accomplish tasks to achieve project goals and deadlines.
• Maintain accurate records of time, materials, and other required paperwork to ensure proper documentation and accountability.
• Assist in the installation, troubleshooting, and repair of water pumps to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime.
• Load and unload trucks with equipment and materials to facilitate smooth logistics and operations.
• Transport equipment between sites and set up for jobs to ensure timely and efficient project execution.
• Collect and accurately label water samples for analysis to ensure precise and reliable data collection.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support overall team objectives and project success.

High school diploma or GED. Construction site experience or similar outdoor industry experience preferred. Ability to obtain a medical card and willing to work toward obtaining a class B CDL.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Able to work in small teams successfully.
• Must be mechanically inclined; experience with hydraulic pumps a plus.
• Must be dependable and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Must be able to stand for 10–12 hour shifts.

The job requires regular speaking and hearing, frequent standing, walking, sitting, and use of hands to operate hand tools. Participants must reach with hands and arms, lift and or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or push/pull up to 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

• Comply with, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to maintain a safe work environment.
• Abide by company code of conduct daily.
• Must be able to travel and be away from home for up to 2 weeks at a time.
• Have a clean driving record and a valid driver’s license.
• Have reliable transportation and housing.
• Work safely and follow directions.

Granite Construction Incorporated is a Drug‑Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. The company considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.