Quality Control Operator

San Antonio River Authority Pay Range

This range is provided by San Antonio River Authority. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$42,740.00/yr - $53,425.00/yr

Job Closes: 1/18/2026

Responsible for managing the reporting associated with the operations/staff of the River Authority owned and contracted Water/Re-use Water Wastewater Treatment Plants. Ensures compliance with permit requirements, rules, and regulations.

Safety is #1 at the River Authority:
We expect every employee:

• Strictly follow safety policies, rules, and safe work methods.
• Promptly correct or report safety hazards or unsafe conditions. Immediately report injuries for prompt diagnosis and treatment.
• Make regular suggestions for safety process improvements to support continuous safety improvement.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job‑related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Supports various special projects such as Sanitary Sewer Overflow Initiative (SSOI), Capacity, Management, Operations and Maintenance (CMOM), and/or Industrial Waste Monitoring.
• Ensures that required projects, programs, and procedures are implemented according to project management guidelines and principles.
• Gathers, monitors, and reports on all sanitary sewer overflow (SSO) data and stormwater discharges.
• Performs odor monitoring, response, and reporting to include the use of monitoring software and interacting with property owners on odor complaints.
• Ensures compliance with the Randolph Air Force Base collection system contract including reporting standards.
• Monitors GIS database adherence to River Authority standards.
• Performs various utility calculations.
• Researches and interprets applicable regulations, codes, and standards.
• Provides quotes for services and assists in the preparation of contracts.
• Reviews, and provides modification recommendations to construction plans, schematics, and as‑built drawings.
• Assists with the preparation of water/wastewater/sludge regulatory reports and permit applications required by the EPA and TCEQ.
• Assists with the Asset Management program for all the River Authority owned plant assets, i.e., motors, machines, pumps, pipes, and fleet.
• Work order database review (treatment, collections, maintenance) and root cause investigations.
• Performs quality control checks for plant and collection system record drawings.
• Tracks and collects data for all TCEQ permit excursions and submits reports as required by TCEQ.
• Communicates with TCEQ on permit variances.
• Assists with TCEQ Tier II reporting for all of the River Authority chemical storage that meets the regulate threshold.
• Assists with Homeland Security contact information updating and reporting.
• Monitors terms and conditions of all permits and ensures compliance.
• Monitors, tracks and reports to TCEQ consumption of the reuse discharge.
• Monitors and compiles composting facility notebook for TCEQ inspections and annual report.
• All other duties as assigned.

• This position does not directly supervise any employees.

• A High School Diploma or G.E.D. with two (2) years progressively responsible experience in the operation, maintenance, and construction of sanitary sewer collection systems, Industrial Waste Inspections, Construction Inspections, and/or Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations; or a combination of experience and education that results in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is required.

• Must have a valid Class “C” Wastewater Operator License or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment.
• Commercial Driver’s License, Class “A” with Tanker Endorsement preferred.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record.

The requirements listed below are representative of the…