Water Quality Technician: Field Testing & Compliance

cityofcorinth; Corinth (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Corinth is seeking a Water Quality Technician to support its drinking water program. Under supervision, you will collect samples, perform lab and field tests, and analyze data to ensure compliance with TCEQ, EPA, and city requirements.

You will also coordinate with laboratories and maintain chain-of-custody records. Responsibilities include flushing activities, sampling in the distribution system, and assisting with regulatory reporting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; AND two years work experience in water distribution or related field.
• Must possess a valid Texas CDL with Tankers endorsement, or ability to obtain within one year.
• Class C Water license from TCEQ required or to be obtained within twelve months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform water quality monitoring, sampling, testing, and related activities to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Conduct dead-end main flushing and distribution-system flushing to maintain water quality.
• Collect drinking water samples from the distribution system per regulatory requirements.
• Perform field testing for chlorine residual, monochloramine, pH, nitrite, nitrate, and other parameters.
• Analyze water-quality data and customer feedback to identify trends and corrective actions.
• Review test results and report out-of-range findings to supervisors.
• Coordinate sampling for bacteriological, disinfectant residual, and lead/copper tests.

Skills

Water quality testing

Sampling

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Field testing

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years work experience in water distribution or related field

Tools

GIS

Cityworks

Job description

City of Corinth is seeking a Water Quality Technician to support its drinking water program. Under supervision, you will collect samples, perform lab and field tests, and analyze data to ensure compliance with TCEQ, EPA, and city requirements.

You will also coordinate with laboratories and maintain chain-of-custody records. Responsibilities include flushing activities, sampling in the distribution system, and assisting with regulatory reporting.