Water Plant Operator II - 24/7 Ops, SCADA & Lab

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

Job summary

City of Temple is seeking a Water Operator to operate and monitor the water treatment plant and distribution system. The employee will work under supervision and must be available for flexible hours at a 24-hour facility, including weekends and holidays.

The role involves laboratory duties, maintenance, inspections support, and compliance with state and federal regulations. Certification in Surface Water is required, and a High School diploma or equivalent is necessary.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor water treatment processes and SCADA systems.
• Collect samples and conduct laboratory analyses for quality control.
• Maintain equipment, sensors, and logs; report to supervisor.
• Assist inspections and maintenance projects; comply with safety rules.

Skills

SCADA operation

Quality control

Record keeping

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Class C Surface Water certification (TCEQ)

Tools

SCADA

Laboratory equipment

Job description

City of Temple is seeking a Water Operator to operate and monitor the water treatment plant and distribution system. The employee will work under supervision and must be available for flexible hours at a 24-hour facility, including weekends and holidays.

The role involves laboratory duties, maintenance, inspections support, and compliance with state and federal regulations. Certification in Surface Water is required, and a High School diploma or equivalent is necessary.