Water Operator III

City of Temple; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Temple is seeking a dedicated Water Treatment Operator to operate, monitor, and troubleshoot the water supply, treatment plant, distribution system and storage facilities. This 24-hour facility requires flexibility, including weekends and holidays, under supervision of a lead operator or supervisor.

Responsibilities include operating SCADA, adjusting chemicals, performing lab duties, maintaining equipment, and assisting with inspections and maintenance projects.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Class B Surface Water certification from TCEQ.

Responsibilities

• Operates and monitors treatment process using SCADA; adjusts chemicals and treatment equipment per permits.
• Maintains knowledge and skills for essential operations of the water treatment plant and facilities.
• Trains Operator I/II and covers shifts as needed.
• Solves operating problems and performs laboratory duties, maintains instruments, and collects samples.
• Meets daily with supervisor and reports plant performance; updates logs and reports.
• Attends TWUA trainings and maintains certifications; follows safety guidelines.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Posted Monday, August 31, 2026 at 6:00 AM

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Summary

Responsible for operating, monitoring, controlling, testing, and troubleshooting water supply, treatment plant, distribution system and storage facilities. Work under the direct supervision of a lead operator or supervisor. Must be available to work flexible hours at 24-hour facility to include weekends and holidays.

• Maintains knowledge and skills for the essential operations of the water treatment plant and facilities, including both conventional and membrane treatment, in accordance with State and Federal regulations
• Operates and monitors treatment process using Supervisory Controller & Data Acquisition (SCADA); adjusts chemicals and treatment equipment in accordance with regulatory permits
• Trains Operator I/II and be able to cover those shifts as needed
• Solves complex operating problems
• Performs laboratory duties, maintains instruments, monitors quality control, collects samples, conducts analyses, and prepares samples for transport
• Recommends process control adjustments to ensure optimum treatment and maintenance efforts, forwards to immediate supervisor
• Enters sample analysis into daily log and ensures accuracy of all records/reports on their shift
• Meets daily with the Lead Operator to report performance of the entire system
• Provides plant status update to on-coming operator team; accepts plant status update to the preceding operator team
• Responds to public complaints or concerns
• Assists with TCEQ inspections, construction, and maintenance projects
• Works in confined space and works around hazardous chemicals
• Operates heavy equipment for facility maintenance including lift and boom trucks
• Assists with sludge removal, transferring and disposal
• Performs preventative maintenance on pumps, motors, and tanks; cleans and services all areas throughout the plant
• Calibrates and performs maintenance on mechanical, analytical, instrumentation and telemetry equipment
• Orders treatment and testing chemicals, and parts, materials, and supplies
• Develops the knowledge and ability to solve problems under normal and stressful conditions
• Attends TWUA monthly trainings
• Maintains certification and completes continuing educations training courses
• Follows the city policies, procedures and safety guidelines pertaining to the work area and equipment
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Class “B” Surface Water certification from TCEQ

Thank you for your interest in the position. Please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted.