Wastewater Operator I​/II​/III

Job Summary

Join our team as a Wastewater Operator I/II/III and contribute to maintaining the essential water services in our community. We are looking for dedicated individuals with a strong work ethic and a commitment to environmental stewardship, who can effectively operate and maintain wastewater treatment facilities. If you have a passion for ensuring water quality and are ready to advance your career in a supportive and growth‑oriented environment, apply today!

The Wastewater Operator I/II/III protects public health and welfare. Learns all aspects of the plant including maintaining equipment and cleaning clarifiers. Participates in training to learn wastewater plant operations and maintenance.

Responsibilities Wastewater Operator I

• Participates in training of plant operations, equipment and grounds maintenance.
• Participates in training of preventive maintenance of plant mechanical equipment.
• Participates in training of laboratory testing, recording results, and reporting and monitoring all data.
• Participates in cleaning of the plant such as clarifiers, bar screen area, and digester.
• Participates in keeping the Treatment Plant compliant with the EPA’s Risk Management Plan, and the TCEQ’s Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan permits.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Wastewater Operator II

• Performs general plant cleanup and yard maintenance, checks and maintains equipment, oil or grease machinery, and wash down the plant on a daily basis.
• Makes plant inspections, takes readings: totalizer, water meter, flow meter, and hour meters on various equipment.
• Changes out empty chlorine and sulfur dioxide cylinders as needed; changes out polymer.
• Collects samples and runs tests on effluent, mixing basins, and clarifiers – DO, pH, CL2, 30‑minute settling tests. Operates valves and pumps to transfer sludge from one place to another. Sometimes supervises operations.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Wastewater Operator III

• Collect and run daily/weekly samples and storm water sampling during inclement weather as required by TCEQ.
• Ensure proper chlorination and de‑chlorination, clean clarifies, run belt press.
• Make plant inspections, take readings: totalizer, water meter, flow meter, and hour meters on various equipment.
• Prepare work orders, retrieve purchase orders to complete work ordered; acquire bids for work to be completed following HUB vendors list.
• Complete monthly reports for water intake/output averages and weekly reports for daily averages.
• Provide routine maintenance and grounds keeping as needed in the plant.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications Wastewater Operator I ($17.46 – $21.83/hr DOQ + Cert Pay)

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver’s license within 90 days).
• Six months of related experience.
• Must be able to obtain a Class “C” Wastewater Treatment Operator Certificate from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) within 18 months from date in position.

Wastewater Operator II ($19.78 – $24.73 DOQ + Cert Pay)

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) plus specialized technical courses.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver’s license within 90 days).
• Two years of related experience.
• Class “C” Wastewater Treatment Certification from the TCEQ.

Preferred for Operator II

• Class “B” Wastewater Treatment Certification from the TCEQ.

Wastewater Operator III ($22.11 – $27.64/hr DOQ + Cert Pay)

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) plus specialized technical courses.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver’s license within 90 days).
• Two years experience in a paraprofessional related role.
• Class “B” Wastewater Treatment Certification from the TCEQ.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of basic math. Ability to keep daily records of operation. Ability to get along appropriately with co‑workers and the public.

Position Strength Demands

Heavy Work:
Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Benefits

• Medica…