Utilities Plant Operator I

City of Midland, Texas; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2:1 TMRS Retirement

Tuition assistance

Public service loan forgiveness

Credit union

Competitive pay

Medical/dental/vision

PTO accrual

Paid holidays

Job summary

The City of Midland is seeking a dependable Wastewater Treatment Plant Trainee to grow a public service career. You will work with licensed professionals to learn monitoring, operation, and maintenance of treatment systems that protect public health and the environment.

This role offers opportunities to earn certifications, develop technical expertise, and make an impact in a stable, essential public sector job. Rotating shifts and hands-on learning are key aspects of the position.

Qualifications

• Ability to read operator manuals, gauges and work orders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts and in potentially hazardous conditions.

Responsibilities

• Collect water samples for testing in the primary treatment area.
• Operate and maintain primary treatment equipment and monitor related plant equipment.
• Read gauges, record data and report problems to supervision.
• Perform janitorial and grounds keeping duties in assigned areas.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Reading manuals

Shift work

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Scope of Work

The City of Midland is seeking a dependable and driven Wastewater Treatment Plant Trainee ready to grow their career in public service. In this hands-on role, you’ll work alongside licensed professionals to learn the vital skills needed to monitor, operate, and maintain essential treatment systems that protect public health and the environment.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to transition into a stable, essential career, this is your chance to earn valuable certifications, develop in-demand technical expertise, and make a lasting impact behind the scenes.

If you're ready to get your hands dirty for a cleaner tomorrow.

Essential Job Duties

• Collects water samples for testing and analysis in primary treatment area.
• Operates and maintains primary treatment equipment and observes the operation of related plant equipment.
• Reads gauges, records information and reports problems to the Operator, or other supervisors.
• Performs janitorial and grounds keeping duties in assigned areas.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

Ability to sit, stand and transport self from building to building. Ability to drive a vehicle to and from various work sites. Employee will work in seasonal temperatures bending, lifting, kneeling, twisting and climbing in order to operate and maintain plant equipment. Employee can work with potential mechanical, chemical and electrical hazards while collecting samples. Employee may be exposed to communicable diseases while handling raw sewage.

Required Qualifications

Ability to effectively communicate with employees and supervisors on plant condition and in order to receive work orders or instructions for any project.

Ability to read operator's manuals, gauges and work orders to collect samples for analysis. Skill in writing to record results. Shift work required.

High school diploma or equivalent required plus ability to obtain C operator's certification from the TNRCC within established time constraints. Valid Texas Driver's License.

DAYS & HOURS:

Rotating Shift; Rotating Days Off

• 2:1 Retirement Plan with TMRS
• Educational Tuition Assistance Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employer
• Midland Municipal Employee Credit Union
• Competitive pay
• Medical/Dental/Vision Plan
• PTO accrual
• Paid holidays