Treatment Plant Operator II - Wastewater

Treatment Plant Operator II

Earn up to $5,000 in hiring incentives based on your license grade:

• Grade C License – $2,500
• Grade B License – $3,500
• Grade A License – $5,000

Hourly wage: $24.07 - $26.05 (based on experience and qualifications). Certification pay is available for licenses higher than required.

Benefits include: all premiums for dental, long‑term disability, life insurance, majority portion of medical premiums for employees and dependents; retirement plan via the Texas Municipal Retirement System with 2:1 employer match; access to the city’s recreation fitness center; employee assistance program; educational assistance; 11 paid holidays and 2 designated paid holidays; paid vacation and sick leave; an active wellness program focusing on physical, mental and financial health.

• Perform daily plant checks of mechanical, chemical, and electrical equipment.
• Run daily process control sample testing on‑site according to plant permit requirements; check lab results and make corrections.
• Turn on, monitor, and adjust equipment throughout the day to maintain solids removal per process procedures.
• Perform plant maintenance and repair any equipment that requires replacement.
• Read operator’s process control reports, logbooks and lab sampling results.
• Troubleshoot and fix problems at the wastewater facility.
• Participate in plant inspections by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

• High school graduation or GED equivalent plus specialized courses/training equivalent to one year of college chemistry, biology, or a closely related field.
• Four (4) years of wastewater operations or closely related experience.
• Wastewater Treatment Operator Class C License.

Pearland is one of the fastest‑growing cities in Texas, known for affordable housing, outstanding schools, and a high quality of life. Ranked among the top ten safest cities in the state, Pearland offers residents proximity to Houston and a vibrant community with professional sports, world‑class cultural amenities, and recreational opportunities.