Field Technician I (Jefferson / Quitman Area)

For over 50 years, Texas Water Utilities has been a trusted provider of water and wastewater utility services. Today, we serve over 143,000 customers in 207 Texas communities. Our service area reaches throughout the state of Texas from Mitchell County in central Texas to Matagorda on the Gulf Shores. It all starts with our people - proud members of their communities, dedicated to delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective water utility services.

Overview

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. Certifications required for the job must be obtained within the specified period of time.

What We Offer

• 401k Company Match : 100% of the first 4% of your eligible compensation contributed to the Plan
• Vacation Accrual : Starting at 3 weeks per year
• Holidays : 10 company-paid holidays per year
• Floating Time : 16 hours of paid floating time per year
• Additional Benefit Plans include Medical, Dental, Vision, Company-Paid Life Insurance and more
• Training, Professional Certifications, and Education Allowance

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 :

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

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

This role will be based between Jefferson, TX and Quitman, TX.

We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state, or local law.

We are an E-Verify participating employer.