Water Plant-Water Plant Operator

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

Benefits offered by this job

2:1 retirement match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Medical leave

Funeral leave

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Longevity pay

Job summary

The City of McAllen seeks a Water Treatment Operator to operate or control a system of machines that transfer and treat water, ensuring reliable service.

You will prepare daily records and reports, monitor gauges and indicators, assess water quality performance measures, and develop work methods under general supervision to keep the plant running efficiently.

Job description

The purpose of this position is to operate or control a system of machines that transfer and treat water. Employee performs a variety of duties and responsibilities such as preparing daily records and reports, watching gauges, dials and other indicators to make sure water systems are operating properly. Employee monitors, assesses and controls water quality performance measures. This job works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

About the Organization: McAllen is one of the fastest growing cities in America with a population alone close to 148,000. Known for its tropical breezes, mild winter weather, brightly colored birds, and low cost of living, McAllen offers world-class nature tourism, outstanding arts and entertainment opportunities, great sporting and outdoor activities, enchanting cultural diversity and a lively spirit. It is the home to an international airport, world birding center, symphony orchestra, performing arts center, twenty-five parks and year-round family-friendly events. It is driven by its Mission of consistently providing high quality services and quality of life to all who live, work and visit the City of McAllen and three core values: Integrity, Accountability, and Commitment. It is devoted to truth and honesty, providing courteous, open and responsible public service, and dedicated to responsiveness and excellence.
About the Benefits: The City provides an excellent array of benefits including but not limited to retirement (2:1 matching), health/dental/vision insurance, paid vacation, sick and medical leave, funeral leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, life insurance and longevity pay.