Water Operator IV

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 Plant Operator to operate, monitor, test and troubleshoot water supply and distribution facilities. The role requires flexibility for 24-hour coverage, weekends and holidays, and involves duties across the treatment process, laboratory work, and maintenance of equipment.

The position emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and teamwork with the Lead Operator and supervisors. Experience with SCADA and water treatment knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Class A Surface Water Licensing from TCEQ.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor water treatment plant processes using SCADA.
• Conduct routine laboratory duties and sample analyses.
• Calibrate and maintain pumps, motors, tanks, and instrumentation.
• Respond to public complaints or concerns and participate in inspections.
• Provide and maintain accurate daily logs and records.
• Train Operator I/II and cover shifts as needed.

Skills

SCADA operation

Laboratory duties

Record keeping

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

SCADA System

Job description

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.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• 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 is able to cover those shifts as needed
• 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 and accepts plant status update to the preceding/on-coming 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, parts, materials, and supplies
• Develops the knowledge and ability to solve complex operating 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

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent

Certificates, Licenses, Registration

• Class “A” Surface Water Licensing from TCEQ

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