Pump Station Operator I, II or Senior

City of Plano; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Texas Municipal Retirement System membership

Tuition Assistance

Free Library Card

Free recreation center membership

Job summary

The City of Plano is seeking dependable Water Pump Station Operators to join their Pumping Facilities Department. This full-time role involves operating and monitoring the SCADA system for multiple pump stations and receiving after-hours service calls. Ideal candidates must be hard-working and able to collaborate with various city departments. Benefits include comprehensive medical plans, retirement contributions, vacation, sick leave, and tuition assistance. The position includes a unique schedule of four days on and three days off.

Qualifications

• Dependable and hard-working individuals.
• Ability to operate and monitor SCADA systems.
• Collaborate efficiently with city departments.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor the SCADA system for multiple facilities.
• Receive and dispatch after-hours service calls.
• Ensure reliable water service and system integrity.

Skills

SCADA system operation

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

At the City of Plano, our culture is grounded in service, teamwork, and making a meaningful impact. Our SERVE values—Stewardship, Engaged, Respectful, Visionary, and Excellence—guide how we work, while our A.P.R.O. principles—Adaptable, Professional, Relationship-Focused, and Outcome-Based—reflect who we are at our core.

This is an organization where you can grow, contribute, and be part of something bigger than yourself. Our guiding principle is simple and clear: SERVE Like a Pro—it’s in our DNA.

Job Details

The City of Plano seeks dependable, hard-working individuals to join our team as a Water Pump Station Operator in the Pumping Facilities Department. Our team works 24/7 to keep things running smoothly from our Ridgeview Pump Station (located near Ridgeview Dr. and Custer Rd.). The ideal candidate will play a key part in operating and monitoring our SCADA system, which helps manage four (4) pump stations, six (6) lift stations, and ten (10) water towers. The ideal candidate will receive and dispatch after-hours service calls for various city departments (except police, fire, and animal services).

Public Works Vision and Core Values: Team members have a sense of ownership and pride in their jobs as members of our Public Works department. They are well-trained, competent, able to accomplish all aspects of their job – and prepared to move into the next role. Our Public Works Core Values are Respect, Teamwork, Trust, Safety, and Communication.

Locations and Schedule

The Pumping Facilities Department is smaller and works four (4) days on and three (3) days off. There are two positions available with one of the following schedules: Wednesday and Thursday 12:00 AM—8:00 AM and Friday and Saturday 12:00 AM—12:00 PM. The second position's schedule is yet to be determined but will include nights and weekends. Overtime is available to cover other shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor the SCADA system for multiple facilities (pump stations, lift stations, and water towers).
• Receive and dispatch after-hours service calls for various city departments (except police, fire, and animal services).
• Collaborate with city departments to ensure reliable water service and system integrity.

Full-Time Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Membership in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS), with City-matched contributions
• Enrollment in the Retirement Security Plan (RSP) fully funded by the City
• Up to three weeks of paid vacation
• Up to three weeks of paid sick leave per year
• Nine paid holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Free Library Card
• Free recreation center membership

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer - EOE/M/F/V/D

Open positions are subject to close without notice.