Entry-Level Wastewater Plant Operator

City of Midland, TX; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Midland, TX is seeking a reliable Wastewater Treatment Plant Trainee to learn and grow in public service. You will work alongside licensed professionals to monitor, operate, and maintain essential treatment systems while earning certifications.

This entry-level role emphasizes hands-on training, safety, and developing technical skills with rotating duties and potential certification timelines. A valid Texas driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain C operator's certification from the TNRCC within established time constraints.
• Valid Texas Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Collect water samples for testing and analysis in primary treatment area.
• Operates and maintains primary treatment equipment and observes the operation of related plant equipment.
• Reads gauges, records information and reports problems to the Operator, or other supervisors.
• Performs janitorial and grounds keeping duties in assigned areas.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Water sampling

Operate equipment

Read gauges

Documentation

Shift work

Education

High school diploma

Job description

City of Midland, TX is seeking a reliable Wastewater Treatment Plant Trainee to learn and grow in public service. You will work alongside licensed professionals to monitor, operate, and maintain essential treatment systems while earning certifications.

This entry-level role emphasizes hands-on training, safety, and developing technical skills with rotating duties and potential certification timelines. A valid Texas driver’s license is required.