Service Technician (Shop)

Are you looking for more than just a job—a place where your contributions make a real impact, and your success is shared with your team? At Cogent Inc., an employee-owned company, we’re proud to offer exactly that. We’re seeking a dedicated and hardworking Service Technician to join our team! If you're passionate about operational excellence and collaborative teamwork, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. This position will work out of our Golden, Colorado Facility.

What You’ll Do

As a Shop Service Technician, you will be responsible for rotating equipment service and repair for our valued customers. This is a position where you can directly impact the success of the organization and share in that success as an Employee Owner

Key Responsibilities:

• Works alone or as a team to service and maintain various types of rotating equipment typically found in the water and wastewater industry. Frequently working under tight deadlines.
• Utilize technical repair reports to accurately document all aspects of the repair estimate, repair, and failure diagnosis, including part numbers, part descriptions, estimated labor hours, actual labor hours, and documentation of work performed to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Uphold all safety practices and procedures as detailed in the company safety manuals.
• Continuous learning of products, applications, technology, market conditions, and competitive advantages.

Skills & Qualifications

Required:

• A high school diploma or GED
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent proven electro-mechanical repair and troubleshooting skills.
• Desire and ability to work in a fast-paced and continuously changing field.
• Ability to work overtime on short notice.
• High-level communication and organization skills, as well as a positive attitude toward customer service.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to manually lift and maneuver heavy objects, parts, equipment, and materials.
• Ability to work under little supervision.

Preferred:

• A degree from a technical or vocational school in mechanics or electronics.
• Previous experience in repairing submersible pumps or other rotating equipment generally found in water and wastewater facilities.

Why Work With Us?

At Cogent, you’re not just an employee—you’re an owner. Our people make the difference, our shared values define us as a team and bring our vision to life. Together, our team of employee-owners is committed to helping build healthy and prosperous communities through creatively engineered solutions for our customers. We are a growing Midwest company that provides fluid processing solutions serving the local Industrial, Municipal, Commercial Building Trades, Oil and Gas markets through our family of trusted brands.

We Offer

• Employee Ownership (ESOP)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Generous PTO, Paid Holidays & Volunteer Time Off
• Career Development & Advancement Opportunities
• A Culture That Values Innovation, Collaboration, and Respect

Make Your Mark with Cogent

This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to work in a company where your efforts are recognized, your voice is valued, and your professional growth is supported. As an employee-owner, you'll be part of a collaborative team that celebrates innovation, accountability, and shared success.

Apply today and help us build something exceptional—together!

Experience

Required

• Basic computer knowledge.
• High-level communication and organization skills, as well as a positive attitude toward customer service.
• Excellent proven electro-mechanical repair and troubleshooting skills.

Preferred

• Previous experience in repairing submersible pumps or other rotating equipment generally found in water and wastewater facilities is preferred.

Education

Required

• Technical/other training or better in Mechanical Systems or related field
• Technical/other training or better in Electronics Technology or related field
• High School or better in General Studies

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Driver's License

Skills

Required

• Safety
• Microsoft Word
• Manually Lift Heavy Objects
• Hand and Powered Tool Use
• Dependability
• Effective Written Communication
• Effective Verbal Communication
• Attention to Detail
• Decision Making
• Adaptability

Behaviors

Required

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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