Field Technician I — Water Main Tapping and Line Stopping

Job overview

The Field Technician I — Water Main Tapping and Line Stopping role is onsite in Conover, NC, with compensation of $18–$26 per hour. Rangeline Tapping’s field crews perform water-main tapping and line-stopping work. This entry-level role supports experienced technicians by helping set up, maintain, and operate equipment safely while learning field procedures. The technician assists with water-main system work, equipment handling, site upkeep, safety practices, and basic field documentation.

What you'll do

• Assist with water-main installation, repair, and maintenance
• support setup and teardown of tapping, line-stop, and valve-insertion equipment
• clean and maintain tools, trucks, and work areas
• load and unload materials
• follow site instructions and safety protocols
• complete basic checklists or field reports
• learn tapping, stopping, and repair procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

field technician

water main systems

tapping equipment

line stopping

utility construction

mechanical aptitude

safety protocols

outdoor work

conover nc

rangeline tapping

$18–$26/hr

high school diploma or ged

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Outdoor, physically demanding field work; underground utility or construction experience is strongly preferred. Overnight or on-call shifts and travel may be needed; OSHA 10 and forklift certification must be obtainable within 90 days.

About the employer

Rangeline Tapping is hiring for this role. Industry: Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations. Sector: 21.