Field Technician I

Overview

Join our team at Texas Water Utilities, a leading water utility dedicated to providing excellent service to our community.The Field Technician I performs routine checks of water and/or wastewater treatment systems; responsible for compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local rules/regulations. Assist in all areas of operations, maintenance, and customer service as needed for all facility systems within the company. 

What We Offer

• Paid Time Off: Starting at 3 weeks annually in addition to company-paid holidays
• Health Benefits: The first day of the month after your start, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well.   
• 401(k) Program with Employer Match: Employer contribution made to the 401(k) plan are vested at 100% and start 30 days after your start.  
• Grow with us: Professional development opportunities through training, professional certifications, and education allowance    
• Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include company provided life insurance and an Employee Assistance Program just to name a few.

What You'll Do

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 
Reasonable Accommodations Statement 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position will be willing and able to perform the following duties and others as assigned:

• Operates and maintains the water/wastewater treatment facilities as required by city, state, and federal guidelines;
• Performs daily analyses of effluent samples; makes necessary adjustments to keep facility within permit limits; Makes operational adjustments as needed to comply with state and federal water quality standards
• Adjusts chemical treatment to ensure water quality standards are met.
• Assists with water and wastewater line repairs, new line installation, and other work as directed.
• Inspect and maintains pumps, motors, valves, and other plant equipment in working order, troubleshooting problems as they arise.
• Respond to and investigate customer service calls. Complete customer service work orders, updates and maintains activity with required documentation and closes work orders in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Performs routine tests on water treatment facilities including tests related to treatment process, chemicals, pumps, motors, and routine water quality sampling. Collect and analyze appropriate readings of gauges and meters;
• Conducts routine testing, monitoring and maintenance of production wells, water/wastewater unit processes and basic laboratory analyses.
• Performs and documents treatment process and maintenance of treatment facility equipment.
• Documents plant performance including daily flow, well meter readings and chemical dosage and usage.
• Other duties assigned. 

What You'll Bring

Education
H.S. Diploma or GED in General
 

Certifications
TCEQ - D-Water and D-Wastewater 
Driver's License

Skills
Must possess general procedures for installing, maintaining, and replacing water and wastewater services; safety hazards, procedures, and equipment used when working on or near underground utility lines; tools, equipment, materials, and supplies needed for installing, maintaining, and repairing water and wastewater lines.

Work Experience
1 year of directly related experience in water and/or wastewater system operations, maintenance, customer service, and prefer experience operating back-hoe and/or track-hoe equipment.

Work Environment

Field-Based Role