Independent Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester (1099 Independent Contractor)
Job Summary
Join KDL Infrastructure & Compliance as an Independent Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester (1099 Contractor)!
KDL Infrastructure & Compliance is a growing Colorado-based company specializing in backflow prevention assembly testing, cross-connection control, fire protection, and infrastructure compliance. Our mission is simple: Protecting Infrastructure. Ensuring Compliance. Developing Professionals. Because protecting infrastructure ultimately means protecting people.
We’re building a trusted network of certified professionals who take pride in quality workmanship, integrity, accountability, and exceptional customer service. Whether you’re looking for supplemental work or a long-term partnership with a company committed to excellence, we’d love to hear from you.
As an Independent Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester, you’ll represent KDL while providing professional backflow testing services for commercial, healthcare, educational, industrial, municipal, residential, and government clients throughout the Denver Metro, Front Range, and surrounding Colorado communities.
This position is ideal for professionals who enjoy working independently, communicating directly with customers, and maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, safety, and regulatory compliance.
At KDL, we’re building more than a contractor network—we’re building long-term relationships. We believe in doing the job right the first time, treating people with respect, and investing in quality professionals who want to grow alongside our company.
Responsibilities
- Perform certified backflow prevention assembly testing in accordance with all applicable Colorado regulations.
- Complete accurate electronic testing reports and required documentation.
- Maintain current backflow certification and annual calibration documentation.
- Communicate professionally with customers, property managers, municipalities, water providers, and facility representatives.
- Represent KDL professionally while on customer job sites.
- Follow all applicable OSHA, state, local, and customer safety requirements.
- Maintain testing equipment in proper working condition.
- Assist with cross-connection control surveys and related compliance services when applicable.
- Provide exceptional customer service while protecting public health through regulatory compliance.
- Maintain professional communication with KDL regarding scheduling, completed work, and customer needs.
Requirements
Applicants must possess:
- Current Colorado Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester certification or equivalent certification accepted within Colorado.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Reliable personal vehicle with current automobile insurance.
- Professional backflow prevention assembly test kit.
- Current annual calibration certificate for testing equipment.
- Smartphone or tablet capable of receiving work assignments and completing electronic reports.
- Basic hand tools required to perform backflow testing.
- Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for job sites.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining KDL’s professional standards.
- Ability to lift approximately 50 pounds.
- Ability to pass customer-required background checks when required for schools, healthcare facilities, municipalities, government agencies, or other secured locations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Commercial backflow testing experience.
- Residential backflow testing experience.
- Cross-connection control program experience.
- Experience working with municipalities or water districts.
- Experience serving healthcare facilities, schools, HOAs, industrial facilities, commercial properties, or government entities.
- Experience using electronic testing and reporting software.
What We Offer
- Flexible scheduling.
- Competitive contractor compensation.
- Opportunity for recurring work as KDL continues to grow.
- Professional, respectful, and supportive work environment.
- Opportunities for advancement into leadership roles as the company expands.
- Company-paid annual calibration for qualifying long-term contractors.
- Future access to KDL-owned testing equipment as it becomes available.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Opportunity to expand into additional compliance, fire protection, and infrastructure service divisions.
- The opportunity to help build one of Colorado’s most trusted compliance companies from the ground up.
Why Join KDL?
At KDL, we aren’t simply looking for contractors—we’re building a professional network of trusted partners.
We believe in:
- Doing the job right the first time.
- Integrity over shortcuts.
- Accountability without excuses.
- Professionalism on every project.
- Building long-term relationships based on trust.
- Investing in quality people.
- Continuous learning and professional growth.
If you believe integrity, professionalism, accountability, and quality workmanship still matter, we’d love to hear from you.
Join KDL Infrastructure & Compliance as we protect Colorado’s infrastructure—one relationship, one inspection, and one community at a time.
Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunities for advancement
- Professional development assistance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: On the road
