Environmental Technician

North Texas Municipal Water District•Wylie, TX

About The Position

This position, under general supervision, performs scheduled and emergency response sampling and monitoring of industrial wastewater, potable water, wastewater plants, and surface water. Also responsible for conducting field studies and taking field measurements as required. Performs manual work associated with various assigned duties.

Requirements

Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
Must obtain a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Class D Water Operator’s license within six months of hire and a Class C Water Operator’s license within three years.
Must have good attention to details and ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
The ability to read utility drawings and maps.
General knowledge of pretreatment program sampling and clean rivers program monitoring requirements.
Must be capable of using equipment needed for field sampling and testing, including calibration procedures.
Driving a District vehicle for business may be required. Employees required to drive as part of their job duties are responsible for maintaining a current, valid, and vehicle - appropriate driver' s license of their resident state.
This position requires heavy physical exertion with lifting requirements from 10 to 100 pounds daily and a great deal of walking on rough terrain.
Working hours may vary according to needs.
Working conditions include exposure to weather, odor, chemical hazards, gases and dust.

Responsibilities

Performs basic field analyses according to standard operating procedures, including but not limited to pH, temperature, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, and residual chlorine on water and wastewater samples.
Collects compliance and routine monitoring samples for laboratory analyses on water and wastewater samples at water distribution sites, various lake, other surface water sites, industrial users, wastewater plants, or collection system.
Operates automatic sampling and monitoring equipment to perform field sampling.
Maintains proper sample handling, preservation, and transportation.
Properly completes and handles all field sampling records, including chains-of-custody.
Participates in the on-call rotation and assists in emergency response procedures related to accidental spills and/or discharges into the sanitary sewer, ground, or receiving streams or lakes.
Assists in monitoring and surveillance activities of the collection system which may include visual observations, dye testing, etc.
Maintains daily logs and calibrations and performs tasks which require basic mathematical calculations.
Performs primary review of monitoring reports and enters data and events into an electronic database.
Maintains neat appearance and functionality of vehicles and equipment.
Observes safe work practices through the proper use of safety equipment and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.