Water Operator

webstercity; Webster Groves, Town of Texas (MO, WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long-term Disability

Retirement plans

Tuition Assistance

Professional Certification Pay

Job summary

The City of Webster is hiring a Water Operator to ensure the efficient operation of the City’s water supply. You will operate and monitor water plants and distribution systems, perform maintenance, inspect new construction, and coordinate with other City staff and citizens.

This is an essential services position with opportunities for professional development. Pre-employment checks apply, including drug screening, physical, and background check.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience.
• Class "C" Water Operator License from TCEQ.
• Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License.
• Preferred Class "C" Wastewater Operator License from TCEQ.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor the City's water plants and water distribution systems.
• Maintain water plants and distribution systems and inspect new construction.
• Interface with City employees and citizens as part of daily operations.

Skills

Experience

License awareness

Job description

Job Announcement:

The City of Webster's Public Works Department is accepting applications for the position of Water Operator. This position ensures the efficient operation of the City's water supply. This is accomplished by operating and monitoring the water plants and water distribution systems. Other duties may include maintenance of the water plants and water distribution systems, inspecting new construction and interfacing with other City employees and citizens. This position does not provide direction to other employees.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience
• Class "C" Water Operator License from TCEQ
• Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License
• Preferred Class "C" Wastewater Operator License from TCEQ

Special Requirements:

This is an essential services position, and the employee will be required to provide services in the course and scope of employment for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations that threaten the safety of Webster's citizens. Federal Emergency Management [FEMA] training may be required within six (6) months of hire.

Benefits Include:

• Starting salary range is approximately $21.581 - $26.295 hourly, commensurate with experience.
• At the City of Webster, you will join a team committed to a culture of open and honest communication, cooperation, and continuous development. The City of Webster's leaders facilitate long-term financial and organizational stability by maintaining high organizational standards. Employees enjoy an excellent benefit package, including:
• Strong Compensation Plans, with bi-annual salary surveys to ensure competitiveness in the market,
• Medical Insurance, with approximately 90% of employee premiums paid by the City and a significant contribution to dependent coverage.
• Free dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage for employees.
• Retirement plans, including a 2:1 matching contribution in the Texas Municipal Retirement System, plus optional 457 and Roth IRA plans.
• Tuition Assistance and training opportunities to support your educational goals.
• Professional Certification Pay to encourage your development.

Conditional offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of pre-employment drug testing, a physical examination, and a background check.

The City of Webster is an equal opportunity employer.