Treatment Plant Operator I/II/III - Wastewater

Gfoat; Pflugerville (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Gfoat is seeking a Treatment Plant Operator to manage daily operations at the wastewater treatment facility in Pflugerville, TX. The role involves monitoring processes, performing routine lab tests, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Operators I–III vary by certification level and pay scale; candidates should be prepared for on-site work and potential overtime. Training and licensing progress may be required based on position level.

Qualifications

• Maintains plant safety standards and procedures.
• Keeps operational and regulatory records up to date.
• Performs required laboratory tests per procedures.
• Communicates clearly with team and supervisors.
• Adapts to varying duties within the treatment plant.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and maintaining plant records and regulatory documents.
• Perform daily plant checks and routine maintenance.
• Contribute to safety program implementation and adherence.
• Conduct required laboratory tests and report results.
• Assist in addressing maintenance needs as directed by supervisors.
• Be reachable via cell phone during work hours for emergencies.

Skills

Safety compliance

Recordkeeping

Laboratory testing

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Salary is dependent on qualifications and whether being hired as a Treatment Plant Operator I, II, or III.
Treatment Plant Operator I - $44,935-$56,170
Treatment Plant Operator II - $47,180-$58,980
Treatment Plant Operator III - $54,620-$68,275

Under supervision of the Treatment Plant Operator III and the Wastewater Utility Foreman, the Treatment Plant Operator is responsible for operations of the Wastewater Treatment plant, and maintenance duties in order to ensure quality control accordance with federal, state and municipal regulatory, policies and standards. Work with other members of the treatment crew in performing required daily tasks. Interfaces with other Utility Department personnel, City administrators, other City departments and the general public.

Essential Job Functions and Other Important Duties:

• Assists in preparing and maintaining plant records, both operational and regulatory.
• Perform the required operational laboratory tests.
• Advises the Wastewater Treatment Foreman of needed maintenance in the plant.
• Responsible for the implementation of appropriate safety standards.
• Perform daily checks of the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
• Perform daily maintenance and cleaning of the Treatment Plant.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Wastewater Treatment Foreman.
• Remains accessible via personal cell phone during work hours for addressing job-related matters or emergencies, using city-approved applications for communication and response.
• Other duties as assigned

Additional Functions for Treatment Plant Operator III

• Directly supervises the wastewater treatment crew in the required operational and maintenance duties of the wastewater treatment plants.
• Performs annual performance evaluations of each member of the treatment crew.
• Assists the Wastewater Treatment Supervisor in determining the hiring and termination of treatment personnel.
• Assists in preparing annual budgets for the treatment plant.
• Assists in preparing and maintaining plant records, both operational and regulatory.
• Directly supervises the required operational laboratory tests.
• Performs solid removal from bio solids building.
• Advises the Wastewater Treatment Supervisor of needed maintenance in the plants.
• Responsible for the implementation of appropriate safety standards.
• Responsible for the training of new employees assigned to the treatment crew.
• Remains accessible via cell phone during work hours for addressing job-related matters or emergencies, using city-approved applications for communication and response.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Wastewater Treatment Supervisor.

Job Qualifications

Formal Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

Relatable Work Experience: Treatment Plant Operator I/II - Minimum 1 year experience maintaining water facilities and systems.
Treatment Plant Operator III - Five (5) years of experience in operating and maintaining wastewater treatment plants.

Training, Licenses, and Certifications: Treatment Plant Operator I - Grade D Wastewater Treatment License or the ability to attain a D Wastewater Treatment license within one (1) year. Valid Class C Texas driver license with the ability to obtain a Class B Commercial license within six (6) months.
Treatment Plant Operator II - Grade C Wastewater Treatment license. Valid Class C Texas driver license with the ability to obtain a Class B Commercial license within six (6) months.
Treatment Plant Operator III - Grade B Wastewater License. Class B Commercial driver license.

Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is define as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed & Environmental Factors and Other Physical Requirements:

Skill in utilizing a personal computer, associated software programs, including Windows and Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to establish and maintain professionally effective relationships with external public/vendors, internal management and non-management employees, and City and other government officials.
Ability to develop, implement, and administer goals, objectives, and procedures for providing effective and efficient services for the City.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, as well as strong time and task management skills.
Ability to learn wastewater treatment principles.
Ability to learn State and Federal Permit requirements.
Ability to understand basic mechanical components of wastewater treatment plants.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with management, staff and the public.
Will be required to work in settings with extreme cold or extreme heat, depending on time of year.
Subject to sitting and standing to perform essential functions in an outdoor environment.
Visual acuity, speech, and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate office equipment
Regularly scheduled for 5-day, 40-hour workweek, Monday through Friday; overtime occasionally required.
Ability to lift up to 80 pounds.
Ability to remove and repair mechanical components of the treatment plant
Ability to work on-call and to respond to emergencies beyond the normal 40-hour work week.
Will work around hazardous chemicals/material: must have ability to learn about various chemicals
Will work around loud machinery noise; must protect from hearing loss associated with this hazard.