Municipal Water System Surveyor – Based Near Wausau, WI| 60% Overnight Field Travel | Full-time

Make a Difference in Water Safety. Grow Your Career with HydroCorp.

At HydroCorp, we help protect people, water, and critical infrastructure. As a leader in cross-connection control and water system compliance, we serve over 600 water utilities and facilities across the U.S. — and we’re growing.

We’re looking for a hands-on, motivated Municipal Water System Surveyor to join our mission in the Wausau area. You’ll be in the field, working directly with municipalities, water utilities, and commercial clients to inspect and document backflow prevention assemblies and cross-connection risks that could threaten drinking water safety.

Why You’ll Love This Role

✔ Be Mobile: Enjoy working independently in the field with a variety of clients and environments
✔ Impact Public Health: Help communities maintain safe and compliant water systems
✔ Grow with Us: We’ll train you and pay for certifications if you don’t already have them
✔ Supportive Culture: Join a team that values your time, skills, and professional development

What You’ll Do

• Inspect water inlets and points of use advising water consumers of necessary protective devices that must be installed and/or properly maintained.
• Conducts follow-up inspections to ensure that backflow devices/assemblies have been professionally installed and/or recommendations have been implemented.
• Manage daily client communications, data and reporting concerning inspections.
• Maintain necessary inspection reports and notices using computerized system.
• Coordinate inspection scheduling and meet quality/quantity requirements.
• Provide for excellence in internal and external customer service. Create a positive experience for customers through professional and courteous behavior and producing high quality results.
• Recommend and lead efforts to improve existing processes, quality, or client satisfaction.

What You Bring

Required:

• Minimum five years experience in plumbing industry, backflow prevention assembly testing, or any type of water distribution system installation and/or operation.

Preferred (but not required):

• Minimum two years field experience in Cross-Connection Control inspections and backflow prevention preferred.
• Certified training in backflow prevention and Cross-Connection Control through one or more of the following agencies:
• ASSE
• UF-TREEO
• USC Foundation for Cross-Connection Control
• ABPA
• Or comparable certification/training

Skills and Core Competencies:

• Knowledgeable in state and local Cross-Connection Control Guidelines and Plumbing Code.
• Working knowledge of plumbing and water distribution systems.
• Ability to resolve client and water user issues and answer technical questions in a timely and responsive manner as needed.
• Knowledge of basic mechanical concepts pertaining to fluid dynamics.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Strong ability to use electronic equipment and application software as required.
• Ability to create and maintain highest levels of confidentiality when dealing with proprietary information and sensitive situations.
• Ability to fulfill job responsibilities in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical ability.
• Ability to understand and assess from a logical perspective.
• Ability to interface with clients and employees in a professional manner.

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability, Company Matching 401k, and more
• Auto Allowance and Gas Card
• Paid Vacation/Paid Sick Time
• Eight Paid Holidays

About HydroCorp

We’re a nationally trusted leader in cross-connection control and water safety. Our mission is simple: protect people and water. We support our clients with expert compliance services, field surveys, testing, and education, eliminating administrative burden and helping them pass inspections with confidence. Join us and be part of something bigger.

Ready to Join Us?

Apply now by submitting your resume or applying on our website at www.hydrocorpinc.com.

If you’re a field-savvy professional who cares about safety and wants to grow with a supportive company, we want to hear from you!

HydroCorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition, veteran status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or other characteristics protected by law.

Must be willing to undergo a background check/drug screening in accordance with local law/regulations. This position requires a valid driver’s license.