Treatment Plant Operator Trainee II, III - Water Treatment

Water Treatment, 209

E. Hwy 80, Abilene, Texas, United States of America

Posted Friday, September 4, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor – Water Treatment, to perform activities pertaining to the operation of a Surface Water Treatment plant. This position is an entry level trainee position that focuses on learning and understanding how to operate multiple treatment plants, perform a variety of chemical dosing calculations, chemical analysis, distribution system management, electronic and manual record keeping as well as treatment plant process control activities to produce potable water compliant with State of Texas and Federal Regulations.

Under general supervision, to perform a variety of chemical analysis, distribution system management, and treatment plant process control activities to produce potable water compliant with State of Texas and Federal Regulations.

Under direction, perform a variety of technical work involved in the operation and maintenance of a Water Treatment plant.

This position exercises no supervisory responsibilities.

Operate a City vehicle daily to travel to various water treatment plants, pump stations, storage tanks, lakes, and vendors

Learn to calculate chemical dosages, understand their purposes, and adjust chemical feeders and equipment for optimal water treatment.

Learn to control and monitor treatment plant chemical feed pumps and various types of equipment to clarify, filter, and disinfect water for human consumption and industrial use.

Learn to perform, interpret, and record laboratory tests to assess water quality and determine appropriate treatment strategies, including tests for pH, alkalinity, turbidity, chlorine residual, hardness, temperature, and conductivity to maintain water quality