Water Quality Compliance Technician I

City of Waxahachie; Waxahachie (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Waxahachie is seeking a Water Quality Technician to administer its water quality and sampling programs under general supervision, ensuring compliance with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA).

You will collect water samples from the distribution system and treatment plants, perform routine laboratory tests, monitor disinfectant residuals, prepare reports, inspect sampling sites, manage equipment, and respond to customer inquiries

Qualifications

• Experience collecting water samples and performing field measurements.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements under TCEQ/SDWA.
• Basic chemistry, biology, or environmental science knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize sampling bottles and tracking documents; collect samples from distribution system and treatment plants.
• Perform routine laboratory tests and process control analyses (pH, turbidity, chlorine, etc.).
• Deliver samples to the lab and ensure proper documentation; monitor schedules for timeliness.
• Monitor disinfectant residuals and submit monthly reports.
• Inspect sampling sites and maintain equipment and records.
• Respond to water quality inquiries and maintain compliance with regulations.

Skills

Water quality sampling

Laboratory testing

Disinfectant residuals monitoring

Data reporting

Report writing

GIS data interpretation

Software literacy

Communication skills

Independent work

Equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Specialized training in water treatment or distribution

1 year of utility operations experience

Bachelor’s degree in science (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Laboratory equipment

GIS software

Job description

The City of Waxahachie is seeking a Water Quality Technician to administer its water quality and sampling programs under general supervision, ensuring compliance with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA).

You will collect water samples from the distribution system and treatment plants, perform routine laboratory tests, monitor disinfectant residuals, prepare reports, inspect sampling sites, manage equipment, and respond to customer inquiries