Field Service Technician

Job Description

Job Description

North Water District Laboratory Services (NWDLS) is currently searching for a Field Service Technician .

The schedule for this role has various starting times.. The lab does operate during holidays, and punctuality, strong work ethic, and regular attendance is required.

About North Water District Laboratory Services (NWDLS):

In business since 1974, North Water District Laboratory Services, Inc. provides superior service and quality analysis for inorganic and organic constituents in tissue, aqueous, and solid matrices for engineering firms, municipalities, school districts, government agencies, industrial facilities, and individuals throughout the state of Texas.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Clean driving record

What the Route Driver is responsible for:

• Drive a company provided vehicle (after training is complete, the vehicle may be driven home)
• Complete a dedicated route based on a schedule, visiting sites to collect samples (water and wastewater samples)
• Ensure samples are packaged appropriately and delivered to the lab (lab located in Conroe, TX) by 3:00 P.M. each day
• Fill out necessary paperwork pertaining to collection and recordkeeping requirements
• Prepare materials and truck for the next day of work

A successful Route Driver at NWDLS will:

• Possess a TWIC card (or willingness to obtain within 90 days of employment for routes requiring it)
• Possess a Class D Water Operator’s license (or willingness to obtain one within 6 months of employment)
• Be comfortable driving routes throughout the greater Houston area (including occasional trips to Dallas, Katy, New Braunfels, Huntsville, Corpus Christi, and other areas of Texas state)
• Must have clean driving record and a valid driver’s license
• Experienced or comfortable driving a pickup truck
• Ability to work independently, manage time efficiently, and provide exemplary customer service
• Strong route planning skills and/or experience utilizing GPS/maps

Other position specific requirements:

• Overtime and weekend work may occasionally be required, and the possibility of the schedule shifting to a 4-day, 10 hour per day schedule is possible.
• Vision sufficient to read and interpret chemical and reagent labels, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, laws, spreadsheets, computer screens, printed items, and street signs and signals
• Hearing sufficient to hear conversation levels in person and via telephone
• Speech sufficient to make oneself heard and understood in front of groups, over the telephone, in meetings, and during training sessions
• Mobility sufficient to safely move in an environmental laboratory and wastewater facility environment, including climbing in and out of company trucks, opening large gates, and climbing multiple flights of stairs
• Dexterity sufficient to safely operate office equipment, specialized tools, and equipment utilized during field and office work
• Strength sufficient to safely lift and carry sample containers, office supplies, materials, equipment, and other related materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Endurance sufficient to stand, sit, kneel, and bend from the waist for long periods of time
• Exposure to odors, fumes, hazardous chemicals, acids, and wastewater products that require use of safety and personal protection equipment
• Work in a lab that tests water samples (fresh and waste), some of which contain hazardous substances
• Indoor and outdoor work in a lab, plant, factory, warehouse, and/or natural outdoor environment
• Exposure to various climates, temperatures, and weather conditions (including excessive hot and cold environments, rain, snow, ice, excessive heat, environments that are not climate controlled, and weather hazard conditions)

Why join the NWDLS team?

Employees of NWDLS enjoy on-site work in a cohesive team environment. The office and lab are located in Conroe, Texas and the site contains a gym (currently under construction), full kitchen, break room with arcade games, modern furnishings and finishes, and a large, wooded campus for employees to enjoy. Hands-on training is provided for most positions available at NWDLS, and advancement opportunities are available for those that wish to advance their career with NWDLS.

Full-time employees are eligible for benefits that include:

• The option to participate in health, dental, and vision plans after 60 days of employment.
• Accrual of PTO (up to 96 hours per year) staring after 90 days of employment (pro-rated for the 1st year of employment).
• The option to participate in a 401K plan (employer matching contributions of 100% match for 4% of base salary contribution and 100% vested immediately).
• Educational assistance of up to 8K/year (please request to see additional requirements for eligibility specifics).

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 10-hour shift
• 8-hour shift

Work Location: One location