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Now Hiring at Clearwater Consulting, LLC
We're looking for passionate, hardworking people who love the outdoors and want to build a career in Texas lake and fisheries management.
Build a Career on the Water
An Aquatic Field Technician in the private sector focuses heavily on servicing privately owned bodies of water. Clients include Homeowners Associations (HOAs), golf courses, corporate campuses, and private ranches or recreational trophy fisheries. Unlike state or municipal roles that emphasize public broad-scale ecology, private lake management is highly client-facing and focuses on aesthetic beauty, functional water quality, and maximizing sports fisheries.
Distinct Responsibilities in Private Management
Aesthetic & Algae Control
High priority is placed on keeping community and golf course ponds visually pristine. Technicians routinely treat for filamentous algae, duckweed, and invasive submersed vegetation using strict, targeted herbicide applications.
Mechanical Systems Care
Private lakes rely heavily on aeration to prevent fish kills and stagnation. Technicians dedicate significant time to installing, pulling, cleaning, and repairing submersed aeration systems and floating decorative fountains (brands like AquaElite, Kasco and Aquamaster).
Trophy Fisheries Management
Private ranches often manage for trophy largemouth bass. Technicians assist biologists with electrofishing surveys, weighing and measuring specimens, tagging fish, installing automated fish feeders, and coordinating specialized fish stockings (e.g., bluegill, threadfin shad, or tilapia for vegetation control).
Route Management
Technicians typically manage an assigned territory or service route, driving a company truck and trailer to visit multiple master-planned communities or private properties per day.
Aquatic Field Technician
Responsibilities
- Assess water quality and diagnose aquatic issues such as algae, aquatic weeds, dissolved oxygen, water chemistry, and fisheries balance.
- Develop and execute treatment plans; apply aquatic herbicides, algaecides, and other chemicals in accordance with product labels and TDA regulations.
- Install, service, and troubleshoot aeration systems, fountains, pumps, and related equipment.
- Conduct fisheries assessments and consult with customers on stocking plans.
- Produce timely, detailed service reports weekly, including correspondence notes and progress updates.
- Complete and submit TDA reports monthly.
- Advise customers on long-term management practices and provide clear recommendations.
- Direct and mentor Field Technicians on-site; delegate tasks appropriately.
- Operate vehicles, boats, and equipment safely.
Requirements
- Degree in fisheries, biology, environmental science, or related field; or equivalent proven field experience in aquatic management.
- Experience with aquatic vegetation identification, water chemistry, and treatment application.
- Texas Department of Agriculture Non-Commercial Applicator License (or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire).
- Boat operation and trailer towing experience.
- Valid Texas Driver's License with no more than 1 point.
- Ability to lift 65+ lbs repeatedly; work outdoors in Texas heat, sun, wind, and inclement weather; wade in water; swim in deep water.
- Strong written and verbal communication in English; ability to communicate technical information clearly.
- Mechanical aptitude with boats, trucks, and equipment.
- Self-starter, problem-solver, detail-oriented, safety-conscious.
- Reliable attendance and flexibility with changing schedules.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) helpful but not required.
Ready to Apply?
Send your resume and a brief introduction to our team. We review applications on a rolling basis and will be in touch if your background is a match.
Clearwater Consulting, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.