Entry-Level Water Quality Field Technician

Tarrant Regional Water District; Trinidad (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarrant Regional Water District is seeking an entry-level Water Quality Technician to collect samples from reservoirs, rivers, and related watersheds. The role includes maintaining sampling equipment, performing data analysis, and supporting laboratory analyses.

The successful candidate will work with field teams on a variety of sampling activities, ensure data quality, and assist with regulatory compliance tasks. Strong communication skills and proficiency with MS Office are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, environmental science, or related field; 3 years experience may substitute for BS.
• Experience with water sampling and SWQM procedures preferred.
• Strong data collection, analysis, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Weekly calibration and maintenance of water quality analyzers on pipelines.
• Maintain equipment and supplies to ensure data reliability.
• Collect water and soil samples from lakes, pipelines, and wetlands.
• Deliver samples to laboratory for analysis.
• Calibrate water quality sondes.
• Assist with monthly UST inspections and annual TCEQ registrations.
• Assist with weekly sampling and lab analyses for wetlands projects.
• Maintain field equipment and document data from collection to storage.
• Investigate pollution concerns and respond to issues.

Skills

Water quality sampling

Communication

Microsoft Office

SWQM procedures

Field data collection

Education

BS in science fields

Tools

Water quality analyzers

Microsoft Access

Water quality sondes

Job description

Tarrant Regional Water District is seeking an entry-level Water Quality Technician to collect samples from reservoirs, rivers, and related watersheds. The role includes maintaining sampling equipment, performing data analysis, and supporting laboratory analyses.

The successful candidate will work with field teams on a variety of sampling activities, ensure data quality, and assist with regulatory compliance tasks. Strong communication skills and proficiency with MS Office are essential.