Lead Water Restoration Technician

Lead Water Restoration Technician

Starting Pay: $25/hour

Location: West Metro Atlanta (Austell + surrounding areas)

Company: Dry Pros | Water Damage Specialists

We are hiring experienced water restoration professionals who take pride in their work, show up prepared, and want to be part of a company that runs clean, organized, and professional jobs.

About Dry Pros:

Dry Pros is a locally owned and trusted water damage restoration company serving residential and commercial properties across Metro Atlanta .

Our reputation is built on quality, accountability, and respect for our customers and our team. We are growing and we are selective about who we bring on.

Your Role:

As a Lead Water Restoration Technician , you will take ownership of mitigation jobs from start to finish. You are the on-site lead, the problem solver, and the professional customers trust during stressful situations.

This role is hands-on and requires strong judgment, organization, and communication. You will be trusted to run jobs properly without micromanagement.

This Role Is for You If:

• You have real water mitigation experience and understand drying principles.
• You take pride in leaving a clean, professional job site.
• You communicate confidently with homeowners and property managers.
• You show up on time, prepared, and ready to work.
• You value structure, accountability, and teamwork.
• You want steady work with a company that respects your experience.

This Role Is Not for You If:

• You are new to restoration or learning on the job.
• You cut corners or rush drying to move on.
• You avoid documentation or customer communication.
• You struggle with reliability, punctuality, or follow-through.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform water mitigation including extraction, controlled demolition, drying, and monitoring.
• Accurately assess water losses and determine proper mitigation scope.
• Set, monitor, and remove drying equipment.
• Take moisture readings and document daily progress.
• Communicate clearly with customers and internal team.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized job sites.
• Properly document jobs with photos, notes, and readings.
• Load, unload, and care for company equipment and vehicles.
• Follow IICRC standards and company procedures.
• Support and lead junior technicians when needed.

Requirements:

• You’ve spent at least two years in the field actively performing water mitigation.
• You understand how and why materials dry, and can explain your decisions with confidence
• You’re comfortable taking ownership of a job, making smart calls on site, and following proven processes
• You show up on time, prepared, and ready.
• You communicate clearly and professionally with customers, teammates, and leadership.
• You treat customer properties, company vehicles, and equipment with care and respect.
• You’re physically capable of the work, including lifting equipment and working in demanding environments.
• You hold a valid driver’s license and maintain a clean driving record.
• You take pride in your work even when no one is watching.

Strong Plus (Not Required):

• IICRC WRT certification, with interest in advancing to ASD or additional credentials.
• Experience handling both residential and commercial water losses.
• Comfort using digital tools for job photos, moisture readings, and documentation.

Pay, Schedule & Benefits:

• Starting pay: $25/hour based on experience.
• Overtime opportunities available.
• Assigned take-home vehicle.
• Company iPhone/iPad.
• Paid on-call rotation with clear expectations.
• Stable, year-round work.
• Growth and advancement opportunities.
• Professional work environment with maintained equipment.
• Leadership opportunities for high performers.

Why Choose Dry Pros:

• Organized operations and clear expectations.
• Respect for your time and experience.
• Clean jobs with proper equipment and timelines.
• Strong leadership and communication.
• Opportunity to grow into senior or supervisory roles.

This role is perfect for those who want to continue building their skills, earn trust, and be rightfully respected.

If you have experience, strong work ethic, and take pride in doing quality restoration work, we want to hear from you!

Apply today and let’s see if we’re a good fit for each other.

With decades of expertise, unmatched agility, and the scalability for any job, we have everything it takes to be your single-source restoration partner. We are DRY PROS, a leading property damage restoration company serving The Greater Atlanta Area. We’re proud to provide the highest-quality remediation and restoration services to both commercial and residential industries.  Our speed, scope, and scale are unmatched, but it’s our people that make the real difference.