Water Quality Field & Lab Specialist

City of DeSoto; Pleasant Run (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

City of DeSoto is seeking a Water Quality Technician to administer the city’s water quality and sampling program, ensuring adherence to TECQ and SDWA standards and performing technical tasks in its water system.

You will create testing plans, collect distribution samples, run lab tests, maintain schedules, and document data. Training and compliance with licenses are required; a driver’s license is essential.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED; Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• 1 year of related work experience in utility plant operations or water/wastewater systems.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Administer water quality and sampling programs; ensure work quality per policies and procedures.
• Prepare and organize sampling bottles, collect samples from the distribution system.
• Perform routine water quality laboratory tests and process control testing (DO, alkalinity, fluoride, hardness, turbidity, pH, chlorine, etc.).
• Deliver samples to the laboratory with proper documentation and monitor daily sampling schedules.
• Maintain distribution system flushing records and review regulatory data for compliance.
• Investigate customer complaints regarding taste, odor, pressure, or water characteristics and respond accordingly.
• Support backflow prevention program oversight and perform other assigned duties.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Heavy equipment operation

Office software & databases

Interpersonal skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

HS diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in biology/chemistry/environmental science

Job description

City of DeSoto is seeking a Water Quality Technician to administer the city’s water quality and sampling program, ensuring adherence to TECQ and SDWA standards and performing technical tasks in its water system.

You will create testing plans, collect distribution samples, run lab tests, maintain schedules, and document data. Training and compliance with licenses are required; a driver’s license is essential.