Wastewater Plant Operator II — Mission-Critical Operations

North Texas Municipal Water District; Lawson (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) seeks a Wastewater Plant Operator II to operate, maintain, and monitor wastewater facilities, including headworks, treatment trains, solids handling, and SCADA systems.

Under supervision, you will collect samples, analyze results, adjust processes, maintain logs, and coordinate with maintenance staff. A high school diploma or GED is required; a two-year experience and a Texas Class C license strongly preferred; valid Texas driver's license required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or trade certification preferred.
• Minimum two years of wastewater treatment experience.
• Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Class C Wastewater Treatment Operator’s License required.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Monitors, analyzes, and adjusts wastewater facility operations via observation, sampling, and SCADA.
• Performs maintenance planning, execution, and records keeping to ensure safe, compliant operations.
• Notifies and coordinates with maintenance staff for repairs and improvements.
• Maintains thorough logs and prepares reports as required.
• Responds to emergencies and assists in shutdowns and start-ups.

Skills

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or trade certification preferred

Tools

SCADA

Job description

North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) seeks a Wastewater Plant Operator II to operate, maintain, and monitor wastewater facilities, including headworks, treatment trains, solids handling, and SCADA systems.

Under supervision, you will collect samples, analyze results, adjust processes, maintain logs, and coordinate with maintenance staff. A high school diploma or GED is required; a two-year experience and a Texas Class C license strongly preferred; valid Texas driver's license required.