Laboratory Technician Trainee

Open Until filled

Department: Laboratory
Reports To: Laboratory Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt-$14.01

Full-time Position-Full Benefits

General Definition of Work:
The Laboratory Technician Trainee performs a variety of duties and responsibilities, such as
testing wastewater, collecting samples, and recording data. The primary function of lab department
personnel is to perform technical work involving the chemical and physical examination of
water and wastewater.

A completed LMWD Job Application is required for consideration.

To apply log in to www.lmwd.org, download the job application, and send it with your resume to the
Human Resources Department or via email to HR_LMWD@lmwd.org

Laguna Madre Water District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
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105 Port Road, Port Isabel Texas 78578
Phone 956-943-2626 Fax 956-943-6662

APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT “ BA1 n Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer”
Instructions: Read the job announcement before filling out this application. Complete each item accurately with detail. Resumes may be
submitted but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. A District application is required for each Job for which you are
applying. Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be accepted. In compliance with federal law, all persons employed by
LMWD must submit proof of identity (copy of driver’s license and proof of eligibility to work in the United States. The LMWD is a
drug free workplace. Applicants who are considered for a position with LMWD will be required to undergo and successfully complete
drug and alcohol testing before a position will be offered to them. Employees of LMWD may be required to undergo drug and alcohol
testing during the course of their employment in accordance with LMWD policies. The LMWD does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship status or disability with respect to the terms, conditions or privileges of employment
or with respect to recruitment for employment. -
PERSONAL DATA

(Last Name) (First Name) (Initial)

(Street Address, RFD, or P.O. Box)

(City) (State) (Zip Code)

Phone Number: Alternate Phone:

Position Applied For:

You will be available to start work effective when?

Have you ever been employed by LMWD?  Yes  No If yes, date(s)
Are you or your spouse related to any LMWD officer or employee of this employer?  Yes  No

If yes, name of officer or employee

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Name of Schools Dates Attended Major Degree Received
Attended and Location From To Field

List and describe any training licenses, certifications, language proficiencies or other qualifications which have not been previously
listed that you believe relate to the position for which you are applying. Be specific.

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SKILLS
List all skills and other training you have received and that you believe will allow you to perform the work required.

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
List each position held. Start with your present or most recent assignment and work backward. If you need additional space,
please continue on separate sheet(s) of paper.

May inquiry be made of your present employer?  Yes  No

NAME AND ADDRESS FROM TO REASON FOR LEAVING
OF EMPLOYER Mo. Yr. Mo. Yr.

POSITION HELD & DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Supervisor:
Telephone:

Salary:
NAME AND ADDRESS FROM TO REASON FOR LEAVING

OF EMPLOYER Mo. Yr. Mo. Yr.

POSITION HELD & DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Supervisor:
Telephone:
Salary:

NAME AND ADDRESS FROM TO REASON FOR LEAVING
OF EMPLOYER Mo. Yr. Mo. Yr.

POSITION HELD & DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Supervisor:
Telephone:
Salary:

NAME AND ADDRESS FROM TO REASON FOR LEAVING
OF EMPLOYER Mo. Yr. Mo. Yr.

POSITION HELD & DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Supervisor:
Telephone:
Salary:

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
By law, you must be authorized to work in the United States in order to be employed by the Laguna Madre Water District. If
you are one of the following, please check this box: 

• A citizen or a national of the United States.
• An alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence.
• An alien authorized by the Immigration and Naturalization Service to work indefinitely in the United States.

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or other crime?  Yes  No
If yes, please explain. (You may omit convictions for minor traffic violations unless the position for which you are applying
requires the operation of a motor vehicle. Conviction will not result in your automatic disqualification for employment. The
seriousness of the crime, the date of conviction, and the relevance of the crime to this position will be considered.)

If the position for which you are applying requires operating a motor vehicle, do you have a valid Texas driver's license?


Yes  No If yes, type of license: Operator Commercial Type Chauffeur

REFERENCES
List three persons not related to you who are qualified to describe your capabilities for the position you seek.

Name Address Phone Occupation

Have you been f ired o r asked t o r esign from a job within the l ast five y ears? Y ES N O

How did you find out about this vacancy? Newspaper W ork in Texas LMWD Employee

Other , Specify

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ATTESTATION
I hereby authorize this employer to r eview and obtain my employment records from all of the employers listed above, and by my
signature below, and I authorize any former employer to release to this employer or its authorized representative any and all
employment records and other information it may have about my employment. I understand that the information will be used
for the purpose of evaluating my application for employment and that I am responsible for providing legal documents verifying
my identity and eligibility for employment. In a ddition, I understand that, if selected for an interview, true copies of driver’s
license, all degrees, certificates, or licenses listed on this application will be required before an employment decision can be
made. A photocopy of this authorization shall be as valid as the original.

I certify that the statements and information contained herein are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge, and I
understand that any misrepresentation made in this application will result in failure to hire me or, in the event of my employment,
will result in my discharge.

I understand and agree that any offer of employment will be contingent upon my satisfactorily passing a drug, alcohol, test and
a background c heck.

Further, I understand and agree that, if hired, my employment is for no definite period and may, regardless of the date of payment
of my wages and salary, b e terminated at any time, and t hat intentional misrepresentation on my a pplication o r during t he
interview process will subject me to immediate discharge.

I also understand that only written representations and promises of this employer will be enforceable.

NOTE: I f you are called for an interview, you must bring your valid driver’s license,

copy of High School Diploma, GED Certificate, College Transcripts, Copy of Degree,

Copy of any other Training Certificates.

Signature of Applicant: Date:

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FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

Interviewed by: Date:
Date of Employment: Position Title:

Hourly Rate/Salary: Department:

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