Lead Operator- Wastewater

Lead Operator-Wastewater

Earn up to $5,000 in hiring incentives when you join the City of Pearland's Utilities Team. Incentive amounts are based on your license grade.

Grade C License - $2,500

Grade B License - $3,500

Grade A License - $5,000

The Lead Operator earns a competitive hourly salary of $26.53–$28.72 based on qualifications and experience. The city covers all premiums for dental, long‑term disability protection, life insurance, and the majority of the medical premium for employees and their dependents. Additional benefits include a retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System with a 2:1 employer match, access to the city’s recreation fitness center, employee assistance program, educational assistance, 11 paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, and an active wellness program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.

• Perform a variety of semi‑skilled and skilled duties in the inspection, operation, maintenance, and repair of water pumping, water treatment, chemical control, and monitoring equipment including booster pumps, wells, reservoirs, pressure regulators, automated valves, production systems, and related facilities and equipment.
• Attend and participate in monthly safety meetings.
• Coordinate and conduct the water quality sampling program; collect water samples at reservoirs, well sites, tank sites, designated sample stations, and throughout the water system; check water samples for pH levels, chlorine residuals, and solids; prepare water quality documentation for submittal to regulatory agencies.
• Administer proper chlorine dosages; inspect, maintain, and repair chlorine pumps and chlorine generating systems; check for and repair chlorine leaks; transport chlorine to various well sites and stations.
• Test and monitor water pressure and related valves; inspect, repair, and maintain control valves within the distribution system; record water well levels.
• Monitor the SCADA system and make necessary adjustments to maintain an adequate supply of water and water pressure for customers; move water remotely between different zones; troubleshoot SCADA system problems; read and respond to alarms, e‑mails, and other system notifications.
• Read and record water production and electrical usage meters at pump stations and well locations and other related facilities; monitor and adjust pressure regulators within the water system; collect and record operational data from wells, pump stations, reservoirs, and other related facilities.
• Perform system‑wide reservoir inspections; check and log reservoir chlorine residuals; perform well maintenance and disinfection work.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electrical facilities, electrical motors, portable generators, electrical panels, and communication systems.
• Perform/facilitate well and booster pump efficiency testing; maintain records of pump efficiency.
• Troubleshoot, perform routine maintenance, and make repairs on system components including changing fluids, lubricating, and adjusting electrical and hydraulic pumping equipment; maintain all production‑related equipment and supply inventory.
• Maintain detailed records of lubrication, calibration, and maintenance performed on equipment, tools, and machinery.
• Respond to requests, complaints, and inquiries received from customers.
• Respond to after‑hours emergencies and assist other staff in emergency situations; perform on‑call and stand‑by duty as needed; work with other crews on emergency leaks and system infrastructure repairs; make decisions on proper actions to take during emergency situations including repairs of booster stations and well sites.
• Perform a full range of duties on the water system including monitoring, cleaning, flushing water pipelines to ensure water quality as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training experience in the water industry or related field. Preferences include college courses or certification(s) in environmental science, microbiology, or chemistry.
• Five (5) years of working experience in the treatment of potable water.

• Valid Class B Wastewater Operator license issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

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