Rising Wastewater Treatment Operator Trainee

City of Abilene, Texas; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Abilene, Texas seeks a Treatment Plant Operator Trainee to learn chemical dosing, lab testing, SCADA monitoring and daily plant operations at the wastewater treatment facility. The role emphasizes safety, recordkeeping, and compliance with state and federal regulations under supervision.

As you gain experience, you may advance to Operator I, II, and III with increasing responsibility and license requirements, contributing to reliable wastewater treatment and accurate reporting for the

Qualifications

• Experience with chemical dosing calculations and chemical handling.
• Familiarity with laboratory tests and monitoring wastewater quality.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and logs per policy.

Responsibilities

• Calculates dosages for chemicals and monitors chemical feed pumps.
• Performs laboratory tests and records results for wastewater quality.
• Operates SCADA systems and basic plant equipment for process control.
• Maintains plant records, journals and inventories; assists in preventive maintenance.
• Reads wastewater discharge and supports on-call after hours emergencies.

Skills

Chemical dosing calculations

SCADA monitoring

Laboratory testing

Recordkeeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SCADA systems

Laboratory equipment

Job description

City of Abilene, Texas seeks a Treatment Plant Operator Trainee to learn chemical dosing, lab testing, SCADA monitoring and daily plant operations at the wastewater treatment facility. The role emphasizes safety, recordkeeping, and compliance with state and federal regulations under supervision.

As you gain experience, you may advance to Operator I, II, and III with increasing responsibility and license requirements, contributing to reliable wastewater treatment and accurate reporting for the