Water Quality Field Technician: Safeguard Drinking Water

City of Corpus Christi; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Corpus Christi seeks a Water Quality Field Technician to collect samples, analyze chemical and bacteriological content, and monitor drinking water quality to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The role includes hydrant flushing, data entry, and responding to customer complaints with professional service.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED, two years of related experience, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Two years of related work experience in water quality or a similar role.
• Valid driver's license is required; out-of-state candidates must obtain a Texas license within 90 days of hire.
• TCEQ Class D Water Operator License required within 1 year of hire; Class C within 3 years.
• Post-offer background check, MVR, drug screen, and physical exam are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform flushing and chemical analysis of dead-end water mains for regulatory compliance.
• Respond to water quality complaints by analyzing the area and selecting hydrants to improve quality.
• Perform chemical analysis of drinking water.
• Collect and transport samples for lab analysis.
• Monitor pressure in storage tanks and auto flusher adjustments.
• Document water analysis results in written and electronic systems.
• Record work performed in the computerized work management system.
• Provide clear accounts of customer complaints per state regulations.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on monitoring equipment.
• Conduct daily calibrations on instruments.
• Create monthly standards to calibrate instrumentation used for compliance monitoring.
• Deliver professional internal/external customer service.
• Conduct root cause analysis to resolve changes in water quality.
• Coordinate and complete sample collection for residents, schools, and daycares for Lead/Copper compliance.
• Assist State Contractors with sampling and chemistry analysis for regulatory samples.
• Perform chemistry and pressure checks with TCEQ in audits.

Skills

Two years of experience

Education

High School Diploma / GED

TCEQ Class D Water Operator License

TCEQ Class C Water Operator License

Job description

City of Corpus Christi seeks a Water Quality Field Technician to collect samples, analyze chemical and bacteriological content, and monitor drinking water quality to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The role includes hydrant flushing, data entry, and responding to customer complaints with professional service.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED, two years of related experience, and a valid driver's license.