Wastewater Plant Operator II/III — SCADA & Operations Expert

Garland; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Garland is seeking a Wastewater Operator II or III to monitor and operate wastewater facilities, test samples, and maintain equipment and records. The role requires attention to safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient process management at the Garland Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Operator III duties include training and mentoring staff while ensuring asset reliability, process optimization, and timely response to emergencies and shutdowns in a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Wastewater treatment experience required for Operator II role.
• Valid Texas Driver's License is required.
• License must be in good standing per TCEQ requirements.
• For Operator III, Class A license and six years of experience are required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor plant operations and collect samples to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Operate equipment, perform housekeeping, and manage process data and records.
• Notify supervision of needed repairs and coordinate O&M for assets and lift stations.
• Maintain logs, safety records, and inventory; support security protocols.
• Assist with training, mentoring, and leading staff (Operator III duty).

Skills

Wastewater treatment

SCADA monitoring

Safety procedures

Instrumentation reading

Education

TCEQ Class B Wastewater Operator License

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Garland is seeking a Wastewater Operator II or III to monitor and operate wastewater facilities, test samples, and maintain equipment and records. The role requires attention to safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient process management at the Garland Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Operator III duties include training and mentoring staff while ensuring asset reliability, process optimization, and timely response to emergencies and shutdowns in a safe work environment.