Environmental Water Technician

Water Quality & Environmental Technician - $20/hr + ~20 hrs OT Weekly

Location: Amarillo, TX (local candidates strongly preferred)

Start Date: January 19, 2026

Duration: 5-month, project-based assignment (approximately January-June)

Schedule: Full-time with consistent overtime (approximately 60 hours per week)

Role Overview (Important to Read Before Applying)

This is a hands-on, labor-intensive field role supporting a large municipal water compliance project in Amarillo. While the project relates to environmental and drinking water initiatives, the day-to-day work is physical, repetitive, and production-focused.

This position is not lab-based and not analytical environmental science. It is best suited for candidates who are comfortable with manual labor, long hours, and outdoor work, and who want a short-term role with strong overtime earnings.

What You'll Be Doing (Day-to-Day Reality)

• Travel street-by-street to residential and commercial locations within Amarillo
• Dig repeatedly at water meter boxes using hand tools
• Identify and document water service line and pipe materials
• Take clear, accurate photographs of exposed pipes
• Record data using GIS systems via a tablet or handheld device
• Restore each site to its original condition after inspection
• Move efficiently from site to site throughout the day
• Work as part of a buddy system with field oversight

This role involves repetitive physical tasks performed for long hours outdoors.

Schedule, Hours & Overtime

• Expect approximately 60 hours per week
• ~40 regular hours
• ~20 hours of overtime consistently
• Long workdays are standard; this is not a traditional 9-5 schedule
• Ideal for candidates seeking maximum earnings over a defined, short-term assignment

Travel & Transportation

• All work is local to Amarillo
• Technicians may:
• Use a company vehicle, or
• Use a personal vehicle (mileage reimbursed; insurance requirements apply)

Training & Experience

• No prior environmental experience required
• Onsite training provided
• Entry-level candidates are welcome if they understand and accept the physical nature of the role

Helpful but not required experience includes:

• Utility or water/wastewater work
• Construction, surveying, or manual labor roles
• Field inspection or outdoor work

Skills & Attributes Needed for Success

Hard Skills

• Ability to perform manual digging throughout the workday
• Comfort working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs of equipment
• Basic ability to use tablets, cameras, and GPS/GIS tools
• Ability to follow detailed instructions accurately and consistently

Soft Skills

• Strong attention to detail (data accuracy and photo quality matter)
• Reliability and strong work ethic
• Comfort with repetitive tasks
• Willingness to perform hands-on labor without issue
• Ability to work well with a partner and follow field supervision

What This Role Is Not

To set clear expectations:

• No laboratory work
• No environmental research or analysis
• No long-term career track tied to this assignment

This is a short-term, high-hours field role designed to complete a specific project efficiently.

Why This Role Is a Good Fit for the Right Candidate

• Consistent overtime and strong earning potential
• Clear expectations and straightforward responsibilities
• Entry point into municipal water and infrastructure projects
• Team-based field environment with support
• Defined project timeline

TCWGlobal is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on age, ethnicity, gender, nationality, religious belief, or sexual orientation.

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