Technician III

External job listingat Cherokee Federal

Technician III supports hydrologic monitoring operations through instrumentation testing, calibration, troubleshooting, repair, installation, and documentation.

External source - not verified3 months agoOpen until: Nov 15, 2026

Salary

Not provided

Location

Tuscaloosa, United States

Employment type

Full time

Workplace

Not provided

Technician III

Tuscaloosa, United States

Job description

About the role

Technician III supports Cherokee United Services in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, by sustaining the technical backbone of hydrologic monitoring operations. The role supports scientific instrumentation, laboratory and operational systems, and engineering support activities through hands-on testing, calibration, troubleshooting, repair, installation, and documentation. The technician works with moderate independence using established procedures, adapts methods as needed, and ensures equipment and systems are mission-ready for field, lab, and operational use.

Responsibilities

  • Support scientific instrumentation, laboratory systems, operational systems, and technical infrastructure used in mission operations.
  • Assist with testing and evaluation of hydrologic instrumentation, monitoring systems, technical equipment, laboratory systems, and operational support systems.
  • Perform troubleshooting and diagnostics; execute maintenance, repair, calibration, and installation activities to restore and sustain performance.
  • Support field operations and laboratory activities, including equipment preparation, setup, operational support, and post-activity teardown and accountability.
  • Assist with systems integration, equipment setup, and operational assessments; support engineering activities and technical evaluations.
  • Support operational readiness initiatives, surge operations, modernization efforts, and mission-related investigations as directed.
  • Coordinate with Government personnel, engineers, scientists, researchers, technicians, operational staff, and partner organizations to align technical support and schedules.

Requirements

Must live within 30 miles of Tuscaloosa, AL.

Benefits

Full-time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Key facts

  • Must live within 30 miles of Tuscaloosa, AL.
  • Estimated starting salary range: $21.00-$22.00 per hour; pay commensurate with experience.
  • Full-time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided.

Frequently asked questions

  • What does the Technician III role involve?

    It supports hydrologic monitoring operations, scientific instrumentation, laboratory and operational systems, and engineering support activities.

  • What are the location requirements?

    The listing says applicants must live within 30 miles of Tuscaloosa, AL.

  • What benefits are included?

    Full-time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

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