Wastewater Plant Operator I

City Of Edinburg; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO

Life & ADD insurance

Retirement plan with city match

100% paid medical and dental

FMLA and EAP

Job summary

City of Edinburg in Edinburg, TX is seeking a Wastewater Plant Operator I to perform moderately complex plant operations and maintenance. You will be responsible for operating equipment, sampling wastewater, and assisting with lab tasks to support daily plant functions.

The role offers a competitive hourly wage of $16.72 and comprehensive benefits including health coverage, PTO, life and AD&D insurance, and a retirement plan with a generous employer match.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED or equivalency.
• May substitute two years of experience with TCEQ approved education.
• No experience required.
• One year of wastewater treatment plant operations, maintenance and repairs preferred.
• Must obtain TCEQ Class D license within 1 year, Class C within 3 years, Class B within 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain essential wastewater plant equipment.
• Troubleshoot issues and take wastewater samples and tests.
• Keep building and grounds clean and organized at the plant.
• Assist other divisions within the department as needed.

Skills

Hands-on

Troubleshooting

Power tools

Team player

Dependability

Sanitary sewer knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

TCEQ Wastewater Certification (A)

Class B CDL preferred

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Wastewater Plant Operator I

City of Edinburg in Edinburg, TX is actively seeking a dedicated Wastewater Plant Operator I to perform moderately complex plant operations and maintenance of equipment. Are you seeking engaging work? Do you wish to advance your career as a Wastewater Plant Operator I? Does working for a rapidly growing city sound appealing to you? If so, continue reading!

The Wastewater Plant Operator I position earns competitive pay of $16.72/hr. We provide great benefits and perks, including paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), life & ADD insurance, a retirement plan with a 7% employee contribution and a city match of 2 to 1, 100%-paid medical and 100%-paid dental with optional dependent coverage, workers compensation, and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Additionally, we offer our employees an employee assistance program (EAP), a healthy lifestyle program, and access to Active Edinburg fitness centers.

About City Of Edinburg

Edinburg is the fastest growing city in the Rio Grande Valley, with a 23% growth rate since 2010, and is among the top five fastest-growing cities in the state. It has been recognized as an all-American city three times by the National Civic League, placing it among a handful of outstanding communities in the nation. Our wonderful city has exceptional entertainment, arts & culture, recreation, and education, which makes it a great place to work.

Our employees share our dedication to the city, which is why we like to show them our appreciation for their commitment. We do this by providing competitive compensation, exceptional PTO opportunities, and other great benefits to help them lead healthy, productive lives. We care about people, and that includes both our residents and employees!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A WASTEWATER PLANT OPERATOR I

As a Wastewater Plant Operator I, you spend your day operating and maintaining essential equipment, troubleshooting issues, taking wastewater samples and tests, ensuring the cleanliness and organization of the building and grounds at the Wastewater Plant. You are constantly on your toes and ready for any new and unexpected challenges that may arise in the city. When you are not out in the city, you generally participate in aiding knowledge of wastewater treatment operations, lab operations, wastewater sampling and recoding of results. You enjoy being helpful and have no problem providing assistance and support to other divisions within the department as needed. The city needs someone like you!

Qualifications For a Wastewater Plant Operator I

• Required Education: High school diploma, GED or equivalency
• Education Preference: "A" Certification in Wastewater from the Texas Commission on Environmental
• Quality (TCEQ). Preferred Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Educational Substitute: May substitute two years of experience with TCEQ approved education.
• Required Work Experience: No experience required.
• Experience Preference: One (1) year of Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations, Maintenance and repairs.
• Must have a current valid class "C" driver's license from the Texas Department of Public Safety.
• Achieve TCEQ Class "D" Wastewater Operator's License within first (1) year of employment.
• Achieve TCEQ Class "C" Wastewater Operator's License within three (3) years of employment.
• Achieve TCEQ Class "B" Wastewater Operator's License within five (5) years of employment.

Are you someone who prefers hands-on work? Do you have excellent knowledge of sanitary sewer collection system infrastructure? Are you proficient in power tools? Do you enjoy working as part of a team? Is dependability one of your strengths? If yes, you might just be perfect for this Wastewater Plant Operator I job!

Location: 78541

Applicants will be subject to a complete background investigation. Incomplete, inaccurate and/or failure to report information will cause the applicant rejection from consideration.

Applicants must also take and pass a pre‑employment drug test administered by the City of Edinburg at the City's expense.

Salary: $16.72 per hour