Treatment Plant Operator - Wastewater

Treatment Plant Operator I - Wastewater

City of Pearland, TX

Earn up to $5,000 in hiring incentives.
Grade C License - $2500
Grade B License - $3500
Grade A License - $5000

The Treatment Plant Operator I in Wastewater earns a competitive hourly salary of $21.19-$22.49 based on experience and qualifications. There is also certification pay for licenses higher than required for the position. Additionally, the city pays all premiums for our employees’ dental, long‑term disability protection, life insurance, and the majority portion of the medical premium for employees and their dependents. We also offer a retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 employer match
, life insurance, disability, access to the city’s recreation fitness center, employee assistance program, educational assistance,
11 paid holidays and 2 designated paid holidays
, paid vacation, sick leave, and an active wellness program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.

A DAY IN THE LIFE AS THE TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR I - WASTEWATER

• Samples and monitors and performs testing required to maintain compliance with federal, state and local regulations governing the wastewater treatment process and storm water and sludge management.
• Performs all work in conformance to Occupational Safety and Health Act Regulations.
• Collects wastewater plant samples and runs onsite lab testing per TCEQ regulations.
• Walks the plant to collect data from hour meters, physically check pumps for proper operation, start centrifuge for sludge processing, and look/find issues and address them.
• Performs maintenance on wastewater plant equipment and performs basin maintenance.

Requirements

• Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.
• Requires two years wastewater operation or closely related experience.

Special Certifications And Licenses

• Class C Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators License
• TCEQ Wastewater License