You love working outdoors, you love pushing yourself physically and mentally, and you want to do rewarding, challenging work – but, you don’t know where to look. 

You can stop searching. 

We’re Precision Service and Pumps Inc., and proudly Canadian owned and operated family business since 1992. Located in Abbotsford, we provide exceptional, responsive service throughout British Columbia, western Canada, and the American Pacific Northwest. We’ve even worked in the Bering Strait, off the coast of Russia. 

If you’re ready to take on demanding, but highly varied and interesting role with a stable, well-known business, we want to hear from you. 

Field Crew Helper 

We can guarantee that you will never get bored in this role. Much of your time will be spent in the field, working at different installation sites throughout the province and out of country, installing and maintaining water, waste water systems, and de-watering systems. Your work will help provide communities with clean drinking water, keep sewage out of lakes and rivers, and provide essential flood relief. 

This is an unique industry which involves extensive on the job training. You will start as a field helper learning the basics of pump installation, rigging, electrical, troubleshooting, and mechanical installations. With time and experience there is an opportunity to move into a lead hand position where you will be running the crew. 

You will be given the opportunity to acquire a Class 1 drivers license, stiff boom crane operator certification, pump installers certification, and countless other safety related tickets. 

Practically speaking, you will: 

• Use hand and power tools to assist lead hands in the assembly, installation and repair of groundwater and wastewater pumping and distribution equipment


• Drive service trucks to and from job sites


• Load and unload service trucks


• Demonstrate and ensure workplace health and safety procedures are followed, at all times 

Working @ Precision Service and Pumps 

This is a full-time permanent position, working four, 10 hour days a week. We have lots of work, so many of our people end up working a fifth at full overtime rates, and you’re welcome to do so as well. We offer a highly competitive starting wage range of $14-$20/hour commensurate with experience, as well as comprehensive benefits, RSP matching, tool and gear allowance, and lots of training that is fully covered. 

It is important to note, that this is a VERY physically demanding role. You need to be willing to undergo physical fitness testing, work outdoors in all weather conditions, work out of town for up to three weeks at a time, and undergo occasional drug testing depending on client requirements. 

We also have a fun team atmosphere, with lots of team building activities, and opportunity to grow within the company, and build a real career. We want to see you succeed, and we will provide you with all the necessary support to do so. 

Qualifications 

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license with clean driver’s abstract


• Ability to drive a manual transmission vehicle


• Ability to drive a 5-ton truck towing a trailer


• Must be physically fit and able to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting and carrying heavy loads


• Ability to work out of town and long hours


• Class 1 driver’s license considered an asset 

How to Apply 

Our online application will give you the option to apply to this role as a complete person – not just a resume. The application will assess your qualifications, personality traits and workplace preferences, and should take 10 to 15 minutes to complete. After submitting, you'll receive an email inviting you to log in and view your assessment results. 

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified people to apply. If we can make this easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please contact us with the “Help” button in the application. 

We will review applications as they are received and look forward to hearing from you.