Water Plant Operator: SCADA & Field Ops (On‑Call)

City of Conroe; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Pool/recreation center membership

Job summary

The City of Conroe is seeking a Water Plant Operator to assist the Water Production Foreman in operating water facilities, wells, pump stations, chlorination stations, and storage facilities. The role includes maintenance, reading plans, and following safety procedures.

Applicants must have a High School Diploma, Texas Class C license, and be able to obtain a Class A CDL within six months, plus a groundwater license. This is a heavy, on-site role with emergency call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Education/experience as listed: high school diploma, ability to operate equipment, underground utilities repair experience, valid Texas licenses and groundwater license.

Responsibilities

• Assist Water Production Foreman in operation of water production facilities, wells, pump stations, storage facilities, chlorination and chemical injection stations, and general plant maintenance.
• Read plans and design specifications and transfer work from paper to construction.
• Respond to emergencies and be available for after-hours classes to renew licenses when necessary.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Understand plans & specs

Read and interpret drawings

SCADA system knowledge

Teamwork and communication

On-call emergency response

Physical stamina (lift up to 100 lbs)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Texas Class C Driver's License

Texas Class A CDL (within 6 months)

Groundwater Production License (Tx Commission on Environmental Quality)

Tools

SCADA

Job description

The City of Conroe is seeking a Water Plant Operator to assist the Water Production Foreman in operating water facilities, wells, pump stations, chlorination stations, and storage facilities. The role includes maintenance, reading plans, and following safety procedures.

Applicants must have a High School Diploma, Texas Class C license, and be able to obtain a Class A CDL within six months, plus a groundwater license. This is a heavy, on-site role with emergency call responsibilities.