Treatment Plant Operator - Wastewater

Earn up to $5000 in hiring incentives!

The City of Pearland, TX is seeking to hire a full-time
Treatment Plant Operator I to lead and improve aspects of the day-to-day operations of our Utilities
- Wastewater
division
. Are you service-oriented? Could you excel in a fast-paced environments? If so, you may be perfect for this position!

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, and life insurance plus 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.

Earn up to $5,000 in hiring incentives when you join the City of Pearland's Utilities team as a licensed TCEQ Water Operator! Incentive amounts are based on your license grade:

• Grade C License - $2500
• Grade B License - $3500
• Grade A License - $5000

Pearland is one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas due to affordable housing, outstanding schools, safe neighborhoods, and superb quality of life. Ranked as one of the top ten safest cities in Texas, Pearland residents know their families are safe and secure in the community and surrounding areas. Our close proximity to Houston, just a short 20-minute drive to downtown, allows residents to experience all the city has to offer including professional sports, world-class cultural amenities, and recreation.

Employees of the City of Pearland use multi-directional communication and cross-functional teams to promote a greater understanding of the organization by employees at all levels. We have created a culture of continuous learning that encourages and supports employee development and growth. Our work environment is one where innovation is not only supported but encouraged.

• 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.

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

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