Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

City Of Pharr; McDaniel Colonia (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Retirement

Job summary

City of Pharr is hiring a Full-Time Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator to ensure efficient and reliable plant operations. You will inspect equipment, monitor conditions, collect and test sewage samples, and keep precise logs and meter readings to meet regulatory standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and the ability to obtain a TCEQ Class D license within a year, plus a Texas Class C driver’s license with a clean record.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Within one year, obtain a TCEQ Class D Wastewater Operator's license.
• Texas Class C driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Knowledge of chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and wastewater treatment processes.
• Ability to read and comprehend work-related documents.
• Ability to control operations of equipment or systems.

Responsibilities

• Inspect equipment and monitor operating conditions.
• Collect and analyze sewage samples with analytical test equipment.
• Maintain logs of operations and maintenance; record meter readings.
• Perform general janitorial duties for plant administration building and grounds.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Operations control

Education

High school diploma or GED

TCEQ Class D Wastewater Operator license (within 1 year)

Job description

Join the City of Pharr as a Full-Time Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator and take a pivotal role in enhancing our community's health and environment. This onsite position offers the unique opportunity to work at the forefront of wastewater management, where your problem-solving skills will directly contribute to innovative solutions for sustainable practices. Collaborate with a team of energetic professionals dedicated to customer-centric service in a forward-thinking environment. With an annual pay of $30,500, you'll find a rewarding career path that fosters continuous learning and growth.

Embrace the excitement of making a tangible difference every day. You will receive great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, and Retirement.

What it's like to be a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

As a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator at the City of Pharr, you will play a vital role in ensuring the efficiency and reliability of our operations. Your responsibilities will include inspecting equipment and monitoring operating conditions, along with collecting and analyzing sewage samples using advanced analytical test equipment. You will be tasked with maintaining accurate logs of operations and maintenance while recording meter readings to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Additionally, you'll perform general janitorial duties to maintain the plant's administration building and grounds.

This position allows for autonomy, as you will perform your duties with minimal to no supervision from management while contributing to a cleaner, safer environment for our community.

What matters most

To excel as a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator with the City of Pharr, candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) and have the capability to obtain a TCEQ Class D Wastewater Operator's license within one year. A Texas Class C driver's license and an acceptable driving record are essential for this position. Successful applicants will demonstrate strong analytical skills, with a solid understanding of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances, as well as the chemical processes and transformations involved in wastewater treatment.

Proficiency in comprehending written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents is crucial for effective communication and documentation. Additionally, the ability to control operations of equipment or systems will be vital in ensuring the facility operates smoothly and effectively, contributing to the overall mission of maintaining public health and environmental safety.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Requires High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Ability to obtain TCEQ Class D Wastewater Operator's license with 1 year.
• Texas Class C driver's license and acceptable driving record required.
• Knowledge of chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances of the chemical processes and transformation that they undergo.
• Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

Must pass a thorough criminal background check due to the sensitivity of the information handled by this position.