Entry-Level Wastewater Treatment Operator Trainee

Abilene Zoological Gardens; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Abilene Zoological Gardens is seeking an entry-level trainee to assist in operating a wastewater treatment plant under the Wastewater Treatment Division Manager. The role focuses on learning chemical dosing calculations, analysis, lift station management, and record keeping to maintain regulatory compliance.

The trainee will gain hands-on experience with treatment processes and regulatory requirements while supporting daily plant operations and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform chemical dosing calculations and chemical analysis
• Assist with lift station management and record keeping (electronic and manual)
• Support process control activities to achieve regulatory-compliant wastewater operations

Job description

Abilene Zoological Gardens is seeking an entry-level trainee to assist in operating a wastewater treatment plant under the Wastewater Treatment Division Manager. The role focuses on learning chemical dosing calculations, analysis, lift station management, and record keeping to maintain regulatory compliance.

The trainee will gain hands-on experience with treatment processes and regulatory requirements while supporting daily plant operations and documentation.