Utility Plant Operator​/Trainee - Water Production

Salary : $51,486.47 - $72,081.06 Annually
Location : Water Treatment Plant, 1900 Howard Rd, Waxahachie, TX
Job Type: Full-Time/Non-Exempt
Job Number: 00564
Department: Utilities
Division: Water Production
Opening Date: 06/03/2026

Description
This position will remain open until filled, with applications reviewed on an ongoing basis. This job posting may be removed at any time without prior notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for full consideration.

The City of Waxahachie is pleased to announce that we are seeking a Utility Plant Operator/Trainee to join our Utilities Department. The City of Waxahachie offers a competitive salary and benefit package to our employees. Job descriptions for each position can be found by clicking on the links below.
Click the following link to view the Utility Plant Operator Trainee

Job Description:

Salary Range Utility Plant Operator Trainee $51,486.47 - $72,081.06 (DOQ)Click the following link to view the Utility Plant Operator

Job Description:

Salary Range Utility Plant Operator $62,582.13 - $87,614.98 (DOQ)

Requirements
Utility Plant Operator Trainee

Education, Training, and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• No experience is necessary; however, preference may be given to applicants that have field-related education, training, licensing, or exceed the minimum qualifications for this position.
• Must be able to read, write, and use math skills to work with complicated formulas, equipment, chemicals, etc. under all working conditions.

Licenses and Certificates:

• A valid State driver's license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid class "D" license by the end of the 6-month orientation period.
• Ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid class "C" water operator's license issued by the State of Texas within 18 months of employment.

Utility Plant Operator

Education, Training and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED, supplemented by specialized training in utility plant operations.
• One year of utility plant operations and maintenance experience.

Licenses and Certificates:

• A valid State driver license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Possession and maintenance of, an appropriate, valid class "C" water operator's license issued by the TCEQ.

The City of Waxahachie offers a competitive benefits program, including health, dental, and a defined contribution pension plan for full-time employees.

Please visit the Benefit Summary at the link below for more details:
01

Select the highest level of education that you have completed.

• Less than a High School Diploma or GED
• High School/GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

02

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

03

Please select the years of experience you have with utility plant operations and maintenance:

• No experience
• At least 1 year but less than 2 years
• At least 2 years but less than 5 years
• More than 5 years

04

Please select any valid TCEQ certifications you currently have:

• Class "A" Water Operator
• Wastewater Treatment "A"
• Class "B" Surface Water
• Class "B" Groundwater
• Class "B" Water Distribution
• Wastewater Treatment "B"
• Class "C" Surface Water
• Class "C" Groundwater
• Class "C" Water Distribution
• Wastewater Treatment "C"
• Class "D" Water Operator
• Wastewater Treatment "D"
• Wastewater Collections III
• Wastewater Collections II
• Wastewater Collections I
• Other TCEQ Certification not listed
• No Certifications

05

If you have any TCEQ or other certifications not listed above, please list them here:
06

This position requires working nights, weekends, holidays, emergency call-backs, and shift work. Are you willing and able to work different shifts as assigned?

• Yes
• No

Required Question