Treatment Plant Operator II - Wastewater

Earn up to $5000 in hiring incentives!

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 II in Wastewater earns a competitive hourly salary of $24.07-$26.05/
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.

• Performs daily plant checks of the wastewater plants mechanical, chemical and electrical equipment operations.
• Runs daily process control sample testing using lab equipment onsite according to plant permit requirements; checks lab results and makes corrections.
• Turns on, monitors and makes adjustments to equipment during the course of the day to maintain removal of solids in accordance with process procedures.
• Performs plant maintenance and makes repairs to any equipment that may need to be repaired or replaced.
• Reads operator's process control reports, logbooks and lab sampling results.
• Troubleshoots and fixes problems at the wastewater facilities.
• Involvement with plant inspections by TCEQ.

• Performs daily plant checks of the wastewater plants mechanical, chemical and electrical equipment operations.
• Runs daily process control sample testing using lab equipment onsite according to plant permit requirements; checks lab results and makes corrections.
• Turns on, monitors and makes adjustments to equipment during the course of the day to maintain removal of solids in accordance with process procedures.
• Performs plant maintenance and makes repairs to any equipment that may need to be repaired or replaced.
• Reads operator's process control reports, logbooks and lab sampling results.
• Troubleshoots and fixes problems at the wastewater facilities.
• Involvement with plant inspections by TCEQ.

• Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of one year of college chemistry, biology, or closely related field.
• Requires four (4) years of wastewater operations or closely related experience.
• Wastewater Treatment Operator Class C License

Salary: $24.07 - $26.05 per hour

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