Treatment Plant Operator II - Wastewater

Treatment Plant Operator II - Wastewater

City of Pearland, Texas

Salary: $24.07 - $26.05 per hour, with certification pay for licenses higher than required. Hiring incentives up to $5,000 based on license grade:
Grade C - $2,500;
Grade B - $3,500;
Grade A - $5,000.

Benefits include: dental, long‑term disability, life insurance, majority of medical premium for employees and dependents, Texas Municipal Retirement System 2:1 employer match, recreational fitness center, employee assistance program, educational assistance, 11 paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, and wellness program.

Pearland is one of the fastest‑growing cities in Texas, known for affordable housing, outstanding schools, safe neighborhoods, and superb quality of life. Its close proximity to Houston allows residents to experience professional sports, world‑class cultural amenities, and recreation.

The City promotes a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and cross‑functional teamwork.

• Performs daily plant checks of mechanical, chemical, and electrical equipment.
• Runs daily process control sample testing using lab equipment onsite, checks lab results, and makes corrections.
• Turns on, monitors, and adjusts equipment to maintain removal of solids per process procedures.
• Performs plant maintenance and repairs any equipment as needed.
• Reads operator's process control reports, logbooks, and lab sampling results.
• Troubleshoots and fixes problems at the wastewater facilities.
• Participates in 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.

• 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.
• Four (4) years of wastewater operations or closely related experience.
• Wastewater Treatment Operator Class C License.

Employment type:

Full‑time. Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior.