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Watermill Express

Automated water and ice vending network

Unit Service Representative

Full-Time
$14/hr
Mid
Port Lavaca, TX, USA
In Person
General Maintenance & RepairEquipment Maintenance

About the job

Requirements
  • Follow safety guidelines and act in a safe manner.
  • Demonstrate and support the company’s Pledge of Conduct.
  • Maintain acceptable work attendance to perform the job.
  • Be capable of walking, standing, stooping, and bending.
  • Work safely in the limited space inside a water kiosk.
  • Work in heat.
  • Work as a team member with a positive attitude.
  • Clean thoroughly and take pride in a job well done.
  • Be detail- and task-oriented.
Responsibilities
  • Clean and sanitize the outside vending areas.
  • Pick up trash around the unit.
  • Clean signs, posts, caps, and doors.
  • Verify component functionality.
  • Complete and review appropriate reports.
  • Notify a supervisor or designated operations personnel of any problems at the machines as they are observed.
  • Perform light mechanical work to clear occasional coin jams at refill stations.
  • Record water readings.

About the company

Watermill Express runs a network of automated water and ice vending stations where customers drive up and refill their own bottles with water or pick up ice. The system is self-service and pays per refill, with revenue from water, ice, and related items like reusable bottles. Stations are serviced daily and monitored 24/7 by computers to ensure cleanliness and safety, including advanced filtration such as reverse osmosis. The company differentiates itself by emphasizing hygiene, high-purity water, and an environmentally friendly model that reduces plastic waste and saves customers money. Its goal is to provide affordable, safe drinking water while making convenient, eco-friendly hydration accessible to environmentally-conscious consumers.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Brighton, Colorado

Founded

1979

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • El Paso approved a new Fox Plaza station in January 2026, replacing an older unit.
  • Brentwood said Watermill roughly tripled EBITDA through new stations and ice prototypes.
  • Consumers seeking cheaper, reusable-bottle refills support continued demand in Sunbelt suburbs.

What critics are saying

  • Yucca Valley rejected a Watermill station in July 2026, signaling zoning resistance.
  • BBB complaints and Yelp reports cite double charges and billing disputes, damaging trust.
  • Local permit fights can stall expansion; a sustained approval slowdown caps unit growth.

What makes Watermill Express unique

  • Watermill Express runs unattended drive-up water and ice stations, reducing labor costs.
  • Brentwood’s 2025 $410 million continuation fund backs Watermill’s franchise and prototype expansion.
  • Its 24/7 computerized monitoring and state-certified testing create a defensible quality narrative.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Performance Bonus

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

13%

1 year growth

13%

2 year growth

13%