Hydrologic Instrumentation Technician III - Field & Lab

Cherokee Federal; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K plan

Job summary

Cherokee Federal seeks a skilled Machinist III to support hydrologic monitoring missions in Tuscaloosa, AL. The role integrates laboratory and field operations, calibration, and system troubleshooting to ensure mission-ready equipment.

You will assist with testing, maintenance, and installation of instrumentation, work with engineers and scientists, and maintain detailed records. A moderate technical background and hands-on capability are essential.

Qualifications

• Moderate level of education and/or relevant technical experience in instrumentation, electronics, mechanical systems, environmental monitoring equipment, laboratory support, or related technical fields.
• Technical fundamentals: electronics basics, sensors, measurement concepts, calibration fundamentals, and safe equipment handling.
• Hands-on capability: troubleshoot, diagnose issues, perform maintenance/repair, and complete calibrations using standard tools, test equipment, and established procedures.
• Procedural discipline: follow written instructions, select or adapt standard procedures/equipment based on precedents, and complete recurring work independently after initial direction.
• Documentation accuracy: generate clear, complete, auditable maintenance, test, and calibration documentation; attention to detail is required.
• Coordination and communication: work with technical and non-technical stakeholders; provide status updates and elevate issues appropriately.
• Safety and compliance: work safely in lab and field settings and comply with Government policies, facility procedures, and information/system access requirements.
• Physical/field readiness (as applicable): work in field and shop/lab environments, handle equipment, and support surge operations when needed.
• Must live within 30 miles of Tuscaloosa, AL.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Responsibilities

• Support instrumentation, laboratory and operational systems, and technical infrastructure used in mission operations.
• Assist with testing and evaluation of hydrologic instrumentation, monitoring systems, and technical equipment.
• Perform troubleshooting and diagnostics; execute maintenance, repair, calibration, and installation activities to restore performance.
• Support field operations and laboratory activities, including equipment setup and post-activity teardown/accountability.
• Assist with systems integration, equipment setup, and operational assessments; support engineering activities.
• Support readiness initiatives, surge operations, modernization efforts, and mission investigations as directed.
• Coordinate with Government personnel, engineers, scientists, researchers, technicians, and partners to align technical support.
• Prepare and maintain technical records including maintenance logs, testing records, calibration records, and operational summaries.
• Work across lab, field, testing, evaluation, scientific, and engineering environments tied to mission execution.
• Provide technical guidance, training support, and task coordination to junior technicians.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Skills

Instrumentation

Troubleshooting

Calibration

Documentation

Field operations

Education

Technical/Instrumentation education

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Cherokee Federal seeks a skilled Machinist III to support hydrologic monitoring missions in Tuscaloosa, AL. The role integrates laboratory and field operations, calibration, and system troubleshooting to ensure mission-ready equipment.

You will assist with testing, maintenance, and installation of instrumentation, work with engineers and scientists, and maintain detailed records. A moderate technical background and hands-on capability are essential.