Water Quality Technician
About The Position
The Water Quality Technician performs specialized technical fieldwork to monitor and maintain water age and water quality throughout the water distribution system. The position helps maintain optimal water quality, minimize water age, monitor disinfectant residuals, and support compliance with applicable Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and HWWS water quality standards and requirements. Duties include routine water quality monitoring, sample collection, evaluating field test results, identifying potential water quality concerns, flushing the water distribution system, maintaining accurate records and reports, and performing other corrective actions. The employee works closely with Environmental Compliance, Water Treatment, Water Distribution, and other personnel to maintain and enhance drinking water quality, support regulatory compliance, and protect public health.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Minimum of two years of experience in water distribution operations or a related field.
- Valid Texas Driver’s License.
- Class “C” Water Distribution license.
- Class “C” Surface Water license.
- An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience demonstrating the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and maintain water age and water quality throughout the water distribution system.
- Help maintain optimal water quality and minimize water age.
- Monitor disinfectant residuals and support compliance with applicable TCEQ, EPA, and HWWS water quality standards and requirements.
- Conduct routine water quality monitoring and collect samples.
- Evaluate field test results and identify potential water quality concerns.
- Flush the water distribution system and perform other corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate records and reports.
- Work with Environmental Compliance, Water Treatment, Water Distribution, and other personnel to maintain and enhance drinking water quality, support regulatory compliance, and protect public health.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
