Water Quality Technician - Water & Sewer

Essential Functions

This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following examples do not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent.

• Monitors the quality of water in the distribution system by conducting water sampling, inspecting water storage tanks and pump stations, repairing defective equipment, flushing water mains, and inspecting commercial accounts for problems and / or illegal hookups.
• Complies with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) program by investigating, diagnosing, and tracking concerns relating to water quality, operating and calibrating field equipment, preparing state-mandated reporting, and maintaining water quality logs.
• Provides customer service support by monitoring annual backflow inspections for residential and commercial accounts, resolving complaints and problems related to water and water pressure problems.
• May assist in the installation and repair of water and sewer utilities by operating heavy equipment and assisting other water and sewer crews.

Job Requirements

Education & Experience

Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be :

Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Certification and Other Requirements

Supplemental Information

ReadingIntermediate - Ability to read papers, periodicals, journals, manuals, dictionaries, thesauruses, and encyclopedias. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.MathIntermediate - Ability to deal with system of real numbers; practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios / proportions and measurement. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.WritingBasic - Ability to write simple sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and / or series of numbers, names, and addresses. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in elementary school up to high school. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.ManagerialReceives general directions. The employee normally performs the job by following established standard operating procedures and / or policies. The employee may choose the appropriate procedure or policy. Performance is reviewed periodically.Budget ResponsibilityNone.Supervisory / Organizational ControlWork requires the occasional direction of helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, volunteers or temporary employees.ComplexityWork requires analysis and judgment in accomplishing diversified duties. Requires the exercise of independent thinking within the limits of policies, standards, and precedents.Interpersonal / Human Relations SkillsDiscussion Frequent : From 21% to 50% of work time.