Field Operations Technician: Pipelines & ROW

Tarrant Regional Water District; Trinidad (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarrant Regional Water District is seeking a dedicated ROW Maintenance Technician to support pipeline and right-of-way upkeep across field locations. The role involves hands-on work, equipment operation, and adherence to safety standards in diverse environments.

The ideal candidate has a minimal year of related experience, can operate 4WD pickups, tow trailers, and safely use chainsaws and woodchippers. Occasional overtime and after-hours emergency response may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Less than one year of experience in a related field.
• Experience with hand tools such as hammers, wrenches, drills, impacts and pneumatic tools.
• Ability to operate a 4-wheel drive pickup and pull a trailer.
• Ability to haul materials and work overtime.
• Ability to safely operate chainsaws and woodchippers.

Responsibilities

• Perform vegetation maintenance, painting, and building fences/irrigation/floodway/ carpentry/gates/apparatuses on pipelines, or ROW.
• Travel long distances to remote areas to complete work/work under minimal supervision.
• Haul materials and equipment for projects.
• Drive/operate various equipment such as dump trucks or motorized boats.
• Use chain saws and woodchippers to clear creeks, fence lines, etc.
• Assist ROW Technician II & III in the field work such as pipe to soil data collection, reading instruments, and maintenance of equipment.
• Perform data entry on work orders and for timekeeping.
• Clean, maintain and inspect all equipment daily.
• Uphold safety standards and clean work environment.
• Interact and coordinate with other TRWD personnel.
• After hours Emergency Response.
• Assist with monitoring and maintenance of Pipelines, ROW, and/or Floodway.
• Assist with TRWD special events.
• Work on call.
• Maintain familiarity with strategic district levels of service.
• Continuous improvement monitoring and innovation efforts.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Hand tools

Chainsaws

Woodchippers

Interpersonal skills

Overtime readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Tarrant Regional Water District is seeking a dedicated ROW Maintenance Technician to support pipeline and right-of-way upkeep across field locations. The role involves hands-on work, equipment operation, and adherence to safety standards in diverse environments.

The ideal candidate has a minimal year of related experience, can operate 4WD pickups, tow trailers, and safely use chainsaws and woodchippers. Occasional overtime and after-hours emergency response may be required.