Aerobic Service Technician

Description

Build a Career, Not Just a Job

Do you like people — talking with them, earning their trust, helping them make a good decision — but hate the idea of "selling"? Are you hands-on, mechanically curious, and happiest when you’re outdoors solving a real problem instead of sitting behind a desk?

At Van Delden Wastewater Systems, our Aerobic Technicians are the face of our company. You’ll spend your day one-on-one with homeowners, diagnosing their septic system, explaining what’s going on in plain language, and recommending the right fix. It’s relationship-driven work — the instincts of a great salesperson, without a sales pitch, a quota, or commission breathing down your neck. You do the job right, you take care of the customer, and you’re rewarded for it.

This isn’t a stepping-stone gig. It’s a real trade, with real earning potential and a clear path forward, at a family-owned company that’s been trusted across San Antonio, Boerne, and the Texas Hill Country for over 89 years.

Why Techs Build Careers Here

Get Paid What You’re Worth

$50,000–$85,000 per year, depending on hours worked and incentives earned

Starting pay: $24/hour, plus overtime (techs average 45-50 hours/week)

Weekly pay with direct deposit

Individual performance incentives — no commission, no pressure to "close." You’re recognized on your own merits across the things that actually matter: how you treat customers, the quality of your work, and the revenue you help generate for the company

After your first 3 months, you’re eligible for incentive pay on top of your hourly rate.

Here’s what that actually looks like for our techs today:

Entry-level (first 3 months, base pay only): ~$4,200/month

Mid-level tech (with incentives): ~$6,200/month

Our best techs (with incentives): ~$7,100/month — that’s over $85,000/year

There’s no ceiling on it. These are real numbers from real techs on our team today — not a cap. The better you get, the more you earn. The only limit is you.

We’re Invested in You

Company van provided for work hours

Paid training to get you started, plus paid, ongoing one-on-one coaching to help you hit your goals — we want you to succeed, and we put our money behind it

We pay for your TCEQ license — no experience required to start learning

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Supplemental insurance options

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays after 6 months

1 week of PTO after 1 year

Family Culture, Not Corporate Churn

We treat our customers — and our employees — like family. You’re not a number here. You’re part of a team that values integrity, hard work, and looking out for each other.

We’ve Been Featured & Recognized

Featured 3 times in Installer Magazine

Featured 3 times in the San Antonio Business Journal

2021 "Best of Boerne" Award

Yearly NextDoor Neighborhood Favorite Award

"People Love Us on Yelp" Award

Guest appearances on the KTSA "What’s It Worth" Show and the Flip This House TV show

NAWT Excellence in Service Award recipient

What You’ll Actually Do

Think of yourself as part detective, part mechanic, part trusted advisor:

Investigate and diagnose septic system issues using your electrical and mechanical know-how

Sit down with customers, explain what you found, and walk them through their options honestly — no upselling, just straight answers

Make the repair, using hands-on tools and troubleshooting skills

Leave every system running safely and efficiently

Build the kind of trust that turns a one-time customer into a lifelong one

You’ll get a little dirty. You’ll also go home every day knowing you kept families safe and healthy — and that the way you treated a customer today is directly tied to how you’re rewarded tomorrow.

Your Schedule

Monday – Friday, starting at 7:30 AM. End time varies by day depending on the workload — some days you’ll wrap up a bit early, some a bit later, but 5:00 PM is the average.

On-call rotation is light — on average, one weekend a month, with 1–3 phone calls and about one actual site visit a year.

Is This You?

You genuinely like talking with people and want them to trust you — without the pressure of selling to them

2+ years of electrical experience

Dependable, reliable, and hardworking

A clean, presentable appearance — you’re representing our company at every customer’s home

Comfortable with an iPad and other electronic devices

Valid driver’s license (3+ years) and reliable transportation

Able to pass a background check and drug test

Ready to Start a Career You Can Be Proud Of?

Apply today with our quick, 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We can’t wait to meet you.

Apply Now and Start Your Career with Van Delden Wastewater Systems!

Requirements

What We’re Looking For:

2+ years of electrical experience

Strong customer service skills

Dependable, reliable, and hardworking

Comfortable using an iPad & other electronic devices

Valid driver’s license (at least 3 years) & reliable transportation

Ability to pass a background check & drug test