Treatment Plant Operator Trainee, I, II, III - Water Treatment

Abilene; Abilene (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Abilene Water Treatment Department is seeking an entry-level trainee to learn operating a surface water treatment plant and related processes in Abilene, TX. You will perform chemical dosing calculations, record-keeping, and regulatory compliance activities under supervision.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning across plants, with a focus on process control, water quality testing, and equipment operation to ensure safe, potable water for the community.

Qualifications

• Entry level trainee position focusing on learning to operate multiple treatment plants
• Learn chemical dosing calculations and laboratory tests
• Ensure potable water compliance with State of Texas and Federal Regulations

Responsibilities

• Operate a City vehicle daily to travel to water treatment plants, pump stations, storage tanks, lakes and vendors
• Learn to calculate chemical dosages and adjust feeders for optimal water treatment
• Monitor and control treatment plant chemical feed pumps and equipment for clarifying, filtering, and disinfecting water
• Perform, interpret, and record laboratory tests (pH, alkalinity, turbidity, chlorine residual, hardness, temperature, conductivity) to assess water quality

Job description

Water Treatment, 209 E. Hwy 80, Abilene, Texas, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, September 4, 2026 at 6:00 AM

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor – Water Treatment, to perform activities pertaining to the operation of a Surface Water Treatment plant. This position is an entry level trainee position that focuses on learning and understanding how to operate multiple treatment plants, perform a variety of chemical dosing calculations, chemical analysis, distribution system management, electronic and manual record keeping as well as treatment plant process control activities to produce potable water compliant with State of Texas and Federal Regulations.

Treatment Plant Operator I and II

Under general supervision, to perform a variety of chemical analysis, distribution system management, and treatment plant process control activities to produce potable water compliant with State of Texas and Federal Regulations.

Under direction, perform a variety of technical work involved in the operation and maintenance of a Water Treatment plant.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

This position exercises no supervisory responsibilities.

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Operate a City vehicle daily to travel to various water treatment plants, pump stations, storage tanks, lakes, and vendors

Learn to calculate chemical dosages, understand their purposes, and adjust chemical feeders and equipment for optimal water treatment.

Learn to control and monitor treatment plant chemical feed pumps and various types of equipment to clarify, filter, and disinfect water for human consumption and industrial use.

Learn to perform, interpret, and record laboratory tests to assess water quality and determine appropriate treatment strategies, including tests for pH, alkalinity, turbidity, chlorine residual, hardness, temperature, and conductivity to maintain water quality