Field Operations Technician I — Water Pipelines & ROW

Tarrant Regional Water District; Trinidad (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tarrant Regional Water District is seeking a field technician to maintain pipelines and ROW, performing manual labor and equipment operation. Expect travel to remote areas and adherence to safety standards in varied environments.

You will assist with data collection, equipment maintenance, and field tasks while working on-call and ready to respond to after-hours emergencies as part of a team responsible for district assets.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and valid Texas driver’s license.
• Experience with hand tools such as hammers, wrenches, drills, impacts, and pneumatic tools.
• Ability to interact with the public and represent the district positively.
• Ability to work overtime.
• Ability to operate a 4-wheel drive pickup and pull a trailer.
• Experience hauling and backing utility trailers.
• Ability to safely work chainsaws and woodchippers.

Responsibilities

• Perform vegetation maintenance, painting, and building fences on pipelines or ROW.
• Travel long distances to remote areas to complete work with minimal supervision.
• Haul materials and equipment for projects.
• Drive/operate dump trucks or motorized boats.
• Use chainsaws and woodchippers to clear creeks, fence lines, etc.
• Assist ROW Technician II & III in field work and data collection.
• Perform data entry on work orders and for timekeeping.
• Clean, maintain and inspect all equipment daily.
• Interact and coordinate with TRWD personnel.

Skills

Hand tools

Public interaction

Overtime availability

4WD pickup operation

Trailer towing

Chainsaws

Woodchippers

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

4WD pickup operation

Trailer towing

Chainsaws

Woodchippers

Pneumatic tools

Job description

The Tarrant Regional Water District is seeking a field technician to maintain pipelines and ROW, performing manual labor and equipment operation. Expect travel to remote areas and adherence to safety standards in varied environments.

You will assist with data collection, equipment maintenance, and field tasks while working on-call and ready to respond to after-hours emergencies as part of a team responsible for district assets.