Water Operator II - SCADA & Plant Ops (Flexible Hours)

City of Temple, TX; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Temple, TX is seeking a Water Treatment Operator to operate, monitor, test, and troubleshoot the water supply, treatment plant, distribution system, and storage facilities. Flexible hours at a 24-hour facility including weekends and holidays; supervision from a lead operator.

Requires a High School diploma or equivalent and a Class C Surface Water certification from TCEQ; training and advancement opportunities are available within the water department.

Qualifications

• Operates and monitors treatment processes using SCADA systems and adjusts equipment in accordance with permits.
• Performs laboratory duties, maintains instruments, collects samples, and conducts analyses.
• Maintains records and reports with accuracy during each shift.

Responsibilities

• Operates, monitors, and troubleshoots water treatment plant and distribution systems.
• Supports plant operations with routine maintenance and safety compliance.
• Collects samples, logs results, and ensures regulatory documentation is complete.
• Assists with inspections, training Water Operators I, and responding to public inquiries.
• Works in confined spaces and around hazardous chemicals; operates heavy equipment as needed.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

SCADA systems

Job description

City of Temple, TX is seeking a Water Treatment Operator to operate, monitor, test, and troubleshoot the water supply, treatment plant, distribution system, and storage facilities. Flexible hours at a 24-hour facility including weekends and holidays; supervision from a lead operator.

Requires a High School diploma or equivalent and a Class C Surface Water certification from TCEQ; training and advancement opportunities are available within the water department.