Senior Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

Amarillo; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Amarillo is seeking a Treatment Plant Operator III to join the River Road Water Reclamation division. Under indirect supervision on an assigned shift, you will operate and control quality of wastewater treatment processes and ensure effluent meets regulatory standards.

This full-time, on-site role requires weekend shifts, strong problem-solving, and ability to train junior operators. Valid Texas driver’s license and TCEQ Class B certification are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of three years' experience operating and maintaining a wastewater treatment plant.
• At least 100 hours of Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) training.
• TCEQ Class B Wastewater Treatment Certification required.
• Valid Texas Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Make periodic plant rounds to verify proper operation.
• Monitor and record plant flow and performance.
• Collect samples for laboratory analysis and perform standard tests.
• Maintain records for operations control every 2 hours.
• Check pumps, motors, engines, blowers, and related equipment.
• Report plant status to supervisor and communicate hazards to oncoming operator.
• Assist in training lower-grade operators.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Operations monitoring

Data entry

Laboratory testing

Equipment maintenance

Shift work

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

PH meters

CL2 safety equipment

Laboratory instruments

Pickup truck operation

Job description

The City of Amarillo is seeking a Treatment Plant Operator III to join the River Road Water Reclamation division. Under indirect supervision on an assigned shift, you will operate and control quality of wastewater treatment processes and ensure effluent meets regulatory standards.

This full-time, on-site role requires weekend shifts, strong problem-solving, and ability to train junior operators. Valid Texas driver’s license and TCEQ Class B certification are required.