Water and Wastewater Operator

Location: Fulshear

Salary : $58,344.00 - $64,188.80 Annually
Location : City Hall 6611 W. Cross Creek Bend Lane, Fulshear, TX
Job Type: Full time
Job Number:
Department: Utilites Department
Opening Date: 06/09/2026

Welcome to the career page for the City of Fulshear! We are a dynamic and growing city located in Fort Bend County, Texas, just west of Houston. Our city is committed to providing exceptional services to our residents and maintaining a high quality of life. We are seeking dedicated individuals who share our passion for serving the community and making a positive impact.

As an employee of the City of Fulshear, you will have the opportunity to work in a supportive and collaboraive environment, and to contribute to the overall success of the city.
General Summary
Under the direction of the Utilities Manager and/or the Lead Operator, the Water and Wastewater Operator, performs technical, manual, and sometimes clerical work in the operation and maintenance of water and/or wastewater treatment and related equipment for the City. This employee will use independent judgment, being fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit with minimal supervisory responsibility.
Essential Job Functions

Essential Duties And Responsibilities - Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assists in operation of the treatment facilities and maintenance including taking samples, lab testing, analyzing, and monitoring samples

• Monitors, maintains, and repairs related equipment, wells, electrical panels, gauges, controllers, pumps, etc.

• Coordinates equipment repair or replacement such that plant effluent quality limits are maintained

• Works with Utility Superintendent to oversee the work of others contracted to work on plant components

• Assists in treating wastewater and sewage for reuse

• Repairs valves, scales, control panels and other electrical problems

• Assists in overseeing and implementing the preventive maintenance program for all facilities

• Performs inspections and maintenance of the water and/or wastewater operation systems

• Assists in training field techs and maintenance techs

• Prepares work orders using a software work order system

• Initiates requisitions for tools, materials, equipment, and services

• Performs manual labor such as: mowing, operating small equipment, etc.

• May be required to work rotating shifts, and subject to on-call emergencies

• Regular and consistent attendance for assigned work hours is essential

• This position is considered essential during a natural or manmade disaster and/or a catastrophic event. This position may be required to provide service or perform duties for the benefit of the public and continuity of City operations. These may include services or duties different from those performed in the usual course and scope of this position

Physical Demands And Working Environment (The physical demands and environmental conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Work requires sufficient physical strength, agility, dexterity, and hand-eye-foot coordination to perform all essential functions. Duties also require frequent sitting, walking, kneeling, squatting, pushing, pulling, twisting, and bending. Work also requires employee to climb and work from ladders and supports up to heights of 45 feet. Work is performed primarily outdoors and exposes employee to potential hazards such as extreme weather conditions, dust, noise, and exhaust fumes.…