Careers - JKA Well Drilling & Pumps

Careers & Job Opportunities

Well Drilling Jobs, Pump Tech Jobs, and Apprenticeships

Our goal is to be the number one provider of safe & reliable well water systems in the Greater Puget Sound area – the only way that happens is with the best people on our team!

JKA Well Drilling & Pumps is a third generation run pump & well business located just outside Monroe, Washington. Our company was started in 1989 to provide Washington water well drilling services to our clients through out King and Snohomish counties, and has proceeded through years of continual growth ever since. We provide a full spectrum of clean water supply related services in King County and Snohomish County, and a more limited scope of work for the rest of western Washington State.

Fill out our Application below, and if you have a resume, send it to service@jkawelldrilling.com or via mail (USPS) to PO BOX 310, Monroe, WA 98272. You can also deliver it to our office at 27115 Old Owen Road, Monroe, WA 98272 – office hours are 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, we are closed most major holidays.

JKA Well Drilling & Pumps is an equal opportunity employer. All positions require pre-employment drug screening and a 5 year drivers abstract prior to hiring.

Standard Benefits

Subject to 60 day probationary period:

401k with $1 to $1 company match on the first 1%, then $0.5 for every $1 (0.5% match to employee’s 1%) matching contribution for the next 6% of gross income contributed. Additionally we offer annual profit sharing contributions to the 401k plan.
Weekly direct deposited pay.
100% coverage for health insurance premiums with HSA plan, plus company contribution to HSA to help cover deductibles. Includes 100% coverage for dependents.
100% employee coverage for dental insurance premiums.
100% employee coverage for vision insurance premiums.
Lead technicians will be provided company vehicles.

Additional benefits available after 90 day probationary period.

Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrues hourly, available for use after 90 days of employment, typically 0.025 hours per hour worked, with an increase after year two. Subject to Washington’s Paid Sick Leave laws.
In addition to PTO, six paid holidays, including New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

Dual Rotary Driller, Water Well Driller

Water Well Drillers are responsible for safety on the job site of all crew members, job site supervision and project management, drilling machine operation, and construction and/or decommissioning of water wells on a job site. This work includes transporting heavy trucks to the job with tools and materials, setting rigs and equipment up to perform work, unloading materials and tools from trucks to the job using proper lifting techniques and/or cranes as available, loading tools into machinery, screwing/unscrewing drill pipe to insert/remove drill bit into the well, and loading tools and excess materials back onto trucks. Perform and supervise safe loading and cargo tie-down functions to transport well casing, supplies, and equipment to/from jobs. Perform daily maintenance of the drilling equipment and trucks, including greasing and fueling machines, and conduct pre-trip inspections. Conduct good housekeeping on the job site and in the trucks, perform the logging and recording of drill cuttings as necessary for the project, keep written records of job site activities, and perform welding of steel, and oxy-acetylene cutting of steel pipe.

Requirements:

A Washington State Drilling license is required.
Air Rotary with Dual Rotary and/or Casing Hammer experience is required.
A CDL Class B or Class A with air brake/tanker endorsement from Washington State is required. A valid DOT Medical Card is required if not already possessed, JKA will reimburse for costs to get a card if necessary.
Experience & ability to work in adverse conditions, including wet and muddy conditions. Work is conducted year-round, through most weather conditions.
Can lift 50+ pounds safely throughout the day
Experience with smartphones/computers for timekeeping & record keeping
Follow verbal and written instructions to complete drilling work as required, and safely.
Knowledge of and ability to use tape measures, shovels, rakes, diggings bars, fuel transfer pumps, oxy-acetylene torches, hydraulic systems, diesel engines, gasoline engines, wrenches & hand tools, air tools, forklifts, rigging, and cranes/lifting equipment.
Capable of written communication for record keeping and interoffice communication
Pre-employment and ongoing DOT drug and alcohol testing.

Compensation:

Hourly wages: DOE
A company provided vehicle for commute/job travel
Our standard benefits package.

Cable Tool Driller

Cable Tool Drillers are responsible for safety on the job site of all crew members, job site supervision and project management, drilling machine operation, and construction, rehabilitation/cleaning, and/or decommissioning of water wells on a job site. This work includes transporting heavy trucks to the job with tools and materials, setting rigs and equipment up to perform work, unloading materials and tools from trucks to the job using proper lifting techniques and/or cranes as available, loading tools into machinery, screwing/unscrewing drill pipe to insert/remove drill bit into the well, and loading tools and excess materials back onto trucks. Perform and supervise safe loading and cargo tie-down functions to transport well casing, supplies, and equipment to/from jobs. Perform daily maintenance of the drilling equipment and trucks, including greasing and fueling machines, and conduct pre-trip inspections. Conduct good housekeeping on the job site and in the trucks, perform the logging and recording of drill cuttings as necessary for the project, keep written records of job site activities, and perform welding of steel, and oxy-acetylene cutting of steel pipe.

Requirements:

A Washington State Drilling license is required.
Experience in Municipal & Industrial Drilling w/ Large Diameter Cable Tool Equipment is required (71 Star, 72 Star, 22W, or 60L rigs)
A CDL Class B or Class A with air brake/tanker endorsement from Washington State is required. A valid DOT Medical Card is required if not already possessed, JKA will reimburse for costs to get a card if necessary.
Experience & ability to work in adverse conditions, including wet and muddy conditions. Work is conducted year-round, through most weather conditions.
Can lift 50+ pounds safely throughout the day
Experience with smartphones/computers for timekeeping & record keeping
Follow verbal and written instructions to complete drilling work as required, and safely.
Knowledge of and ability to use tape measures, shovels, rakes, diggings bars, fuel transfer pumps, oxy-acetylene torches, hydraulic systems, diesel engines, gasoline engines, wrenches & hand tools, air tools, forklifts, rigging, and cranes/lifting equipment.
Capable of written communication for record keeping and interoffice communication
Pre-employment and ongoing DOT drug and alcohol testing.

Compensation:

Hourly wages: DOE
A company provided vehicle for commute/job travel
Our standard benefits package.

Drilling Assistant/Oiler

The Drilling Assistant aids in constructing or decommissioning water wells with the lead drillers on a job site. This work includes transporting heavy trucks to the job with tools and materials, setting rigs and equipment up to perform work, managing drilled soil and cuttings to keep site clean (shoveling/raking), unloading materials and tools from trucks to job using proper lifting techniques and/or cranes as available, loading tools into machinery under the direction of the driller, screwing/unscrewing drill pipe to insert/remove drill bit into well, and loading tools and excess materials back onto trucks. Perform safe loading and cargo tie-down functions to transport well casing, supplies, and equipment to/from jobs. Perform ongoing daily maintenance of the drilling equipment and trucks, including greasing and fueling machines, and conducting pre-trip inspections. Conduct good housekeeping on the job site and in the trucks, perform the collection of drill cuttings as directed by the driller, keep written records of job site activities, and periodically perform welding of steel, and oxy-acetylene cutting of steel pipe.

Requirements:

Experience & ability to work in adverse conditions, including wet and muddy conditions. Work is conducted year-round, through most weather conditions.
Can lift 50+ pounds safely throughout the day
Experience with smartphones/computers for timekeeping & record keeping
Follow verbal and written instructions to complete drilling work as required, and safely.
Capable of written communication for record keeping and interoffice communication
Pre-employment and ongoing DOT drug and alcohol testing

Desired Skills/Certifications (not required)

Knowledge of and ability to use tape measures, shovels, rakes, diggings bars, fuel transfer pumps, oxy-acetylene torches, hydraulic systems, diesel engines, gasoline engines, wrenches & hand tools, air tools, fork lifts, rigging, and cranes/lifting equipment.
CDL Class B or Class A with air brake/tanker endorsement, DOT Medical Card for intra/interstate travel. WA State valid driver’s license is required.
Washington State Driller or Trainee Licensing
OSHA safety certifications (Hazwopper, 40 hour OSHA, etc)

Compensation:

Hourly wages: DOE, plus commission/bonus arrangements.
Our standard benefits package.

Apprentice Pump Technician

Apprentice Pump Technicians are responsible for assisting with the installation, repair, and troubleshooting of well water system components, including submersible and centrifugal pumps, pressure tanks, holding tanks, and water treatment equipment, and assisting with the performance of well and water testing processes. Apprentices also perform equipment maintenance functions on trucks & equipment, stock shelves, and perform shop/warehouse daily functions (stocking, cleaning, etc) as needed.

Working hours are 730A to 300P, most crews work 40-50 hours per week. We often work year round in inclement weather conditions.

Must be able to lift 50+ lbs, bend, stretch, stand for extended periods of time, climb stairs and ladders, reach, twist, sit, walk, and/or run.

Mechanics/electricians/plumbers strongly encourage to apply. Individuals with licensing or relevant experience will be offered higher compensation.

Apprentices will learn various plumbing systems, electrical systems, pump installation methods & techniques, hoist & machine operation techniques, well rehabilitation & testing techniques, water filtration & treatment systems, and water well drilling methodologies.

Apprentices will be responsible for acquisition of a trainee card from L&I for 03A pump installation, and attending continuing education events to meet licensing requirements. Training & licensing costs are paid for by JKA. Upon earning relevant licensing, the Apprentice can move to the Service or Installer position.

Apprentices must be able to drive large pickup trucks, vans, and other NON-CDL vehicles, must have a clean driving record, and be able to acquire a Federal DOT medical card.

Requirements:

Good interpersonal communication skills, enjoy working with people, solving problems, and completing excellent work.
Capable of written communication for record keeping and interoffice communication
Experience with smart phones/computers for time keeping & record keeping
Follow verbal and written instructions to safely complete work as required.
Experience & ability to work in adverse conditions, including wet and muddy conditions. Work is conducted year round, through most weather conditions.
Can lift 50+ pounds safely throughout the day
DOT medical card and WA State valid drivers license is required.

Compensation:

Hourly wages: DOE, plus commission/bonus arrangements.
Our standard benefits package.

Pump & Filter Service Lead

Our Pump & Filter Service Lead will be responsible for go to our customers homes/businesses and performing well & pump diagnostics to determine the scope of plumbing/electrical repairs required to make their water system operate. Lead’s are expected to be courteous and professional.

Typical service calls require performance of careful & accurate diagnostics of water system problems, creation of a written estimate of repairs, verbally explaining the estimate to the customer, and completion of the sale to customer. Often, the lead is responsible for more than one service call per day and actual work is performed by other crews later in the day/week as scheduling allows, though the Lead will often maintain a project management role – including being responsible for ordering materials, equipment, and prepping work orders for Installers.

We perform our estimating on cloud based software, scan/digitize most of our paperwork, etc. Familiarity and comfort with computers & electronics is absolutely necessary.

Water well pump and/or water filtration experience is required. Please note that specialty licensing is required for this position – if you’re out of state, please inquire with WA State Labor & Industries as to your ability to transfer your license into Washington State.

Requirements:

03 or 03A electrical/plumbing license, or 02/01 electrical licensing and willingness to learn/expand licensing.
Experience with written & verbal sales
Good interpersonal communication skills, enjoy working with people, solving problems, and completing excellent work.
Capable of written communication for record keeping and interoffice communication
Experience with smart phones/computers for time keeping & record keeping
Experience with PVC, PEX, and Copper plumbing systems, 120-460 Volt single & three phase electrical systems, motor controls, and relays/switches
Follow verbal and written instructions to safely complete work as required.
Experience & ability to work in adverse conditions, including wet and muddy conditions. Work is conducted year round, through most weather conditions.
Can lift 50+ pounds safely throughout the day
Knowledge of and ability to use tape measures, shovels, rakes, diggings bars, oxy-acetylene torches, hydraulic systems, diesel engines, gasoline engines, wrenches & hand tools, air tools, fork lifts, rigging, and cranes/lifting equipment.
DOT medical card and WA State valid drivers license is required.

Compensation:

Hourly wages: DOE, plus commission/bonus arrangements.
Our standard benefits package.

Pump & Filtration Installer

Our Pump & Filtration Installer will be responsible for implementing the work orders generated by Well & Pump Service Leads, and the sales team. This will include pulling parts per the work order, ordering parts as necessary, managing an apprentice(s), traveling to our customers homes/businesses, and performing installation/services per the work order, and subsequently documenting work and explaining the results/recommendations to the customer. High quality workmanship and a professional demeanor are required.

Typically installers are responsible for 1-3 calls per day, depending on the scope of work in each call. Additionally, Installers are often tasked with pumping tests and well rehabilitation work.

We perform our estimating on cloud based software, scan/digitize most of our paperwork, etc. Familiarity and comfort with computers & electronics is absolutely necessary.

Requirements:

03 or 03A electrical/plumbing license, or 02/01 electrical licensing and willingness to learn/expand licensing.
Experience with written & verbal sales
Good interpersonal communication skills, enjoy working with people, solving problems, and completing excellent work.
Capable of written communication for record keeping and interoffice communication
Experience with smart phones/computers for time keeping & record keeping
Experience with PVC, PEX, and Copper plumbing systems, 120-460 Volt single & three phase electrical systems, motor controls, and relays/switches
Follow verbal and written instructions to safely complete work as required.
Experience & ability to work in adverse conditions, including wet and muddy conditions. Work is conducted year round, through most weather conditions.
Can lift 50+ pounds safely throughout the day
Knowledge of and ability to use tape measures, shovels, rakes, diggings bars, oxy-acetylene torches, hydraulic systems, diesel engines, gasoline engines, wrenches & hand tools, air tools, fork lifts, rigging, and cranes/lifting equipment.
DOT medical card and WA State valid drivers license is required.

Compensation:

Hourly wages: DOE, plus commission/bonus arrangements.
Our standard benefits package.

Job Application, Prelminary

JKA Enterprises, Inc dba JKA Well Drilling & Pumps is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex, religion, nation origin, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation or preference, or physical or mental ability.

The below application is a preliminary application only – we will require a RESUME or a completed full application before employment is offered. The full application is available via email or from our office, please fill out the below form and we will contact you.