Water Pump Station Operator I, II or Senior

City of Plano; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the City of Plano as a Water Pump Station Operator where you'll operate and monitor crucial SCADA systems for our pumping facilities. This role requires experience in Water Utilities and offers competitive pay and extensive benefits. Be part of a dedicated team ensuring the water systems run smoothly for our community.

Benefits

Annual boot allowance

Annual jean allowance

City pays for licensing and continuing education

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Texas Municipal Retirement System membership

Paid vacation and sick leave

Tuition assistance

Free recreation center membership

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in SCADA operation.
• 4 years experience in Water Utilities and wastewater field.
• Class (C) Water Distribution license required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor the SCADA system for pump stations.
• Receive and dispatch service calls for city departments.
• Ensure smooth operation of water pumping facilities.

Skills

Operating SCADA

Water Utilities Experience

Wastewater Management

Communication

Education

Class (C) Water Distribution License

Wastewater Collection II License

Job description

To be considered for this position, please apply at plano.gov/jobs. Do not apply on the AWWA website.

At the City of Plano, our values make us who we are and guide us as we SERVE our city. As members of Team Plano, our organizational Values (what is most important to us) make up the acronym, SERVE (Stewardship, Engaged, Respectful, Visionary, Excellence).

The City of Plano seeks dependable, hard-working individuals to join our team as a Water Pump Station Operator in the Pumping Facilities Department. Our team works 24/7 to keep things running smoothly from our Ridgeview Pump Station (located near Ridgeview Dr. and Custer Rd.).

The ideal candidate will play a key part in operating and monitoring our SCADA system, which helps manage four (4) pump stations, six (6) lift stations, and ten (10) water towers. The ideal candidate will receive and dispatch after-hours service calls for various city departments (except police, fire, and animal services).

We're looking for someone who reflects our core values of Respect, Teamwork, Trust, Safety, and Communication and wants to contribute to our mission of SERVEing the City of Plano. If you take pride in your work and enjoy being part of a dedicated team, we’d love to hear from you!

The preferred candidates will have a minimum of two (2) years of experience in operating SCADA and at least four (4) years working in the pumping (Water Utilities) and wastewater field. You will need a Class (C) Water Distribution license.

The Pump Station Operator I position requires at least one (1) year of experience in operating SCADA and at least two (2) years working in the pumping (Water Utilities) and wastewater field. The ideal candidate will need a Class (C) Water Distribution license.

The Pump Station Operator II position requires at least three (3) years of experience in operating SCADA/pump station operations. The ideal candidate will need a Class (C) Water Distribution license and a Wastewater Collection II license (or better).

The Senior Pump Station Operator position requires at least five (5) years of experience in operating SCADA/pump station operations. You will need a Class (B) Water Distribution Operator license and a Wastewater Collections II license (or better).

The Pumping Facilities Department is smaller and works four (4) days on and three (3) days off.

There are two positions available with one of the following schedules: Wednesday and Thursday 12:00 AM—8:00 AM and Friday and Saturday 12:00 AM—12:00 PM. The second position's schedule is yet to be determined but will include nights and weekends. Overtime is available to cover other shifts.

The successful candidate may be offered a position in either the Water Pump Station Operator I, Water Pump Station Operator II or the Senior Water Pump Station Operator classification. The range for the Water Pump Station Operator I is $20.74 - $24.89 per hour; for the Water Pump Station Operator II: $22.86 – $27.44 per hour; and for the Senior Water Pump Station Operator is $25.21 - $31.51.

Public Works Vision and Core Values: Team members have a sense of ownership and pride in their jobs as members of our Public Works department. They are well-trained, competent, able to accomplish all aspects of their job – and prepared to move into the next role. Our Public Works Core Values are Respect, Teamwork, Trust, Safety, and Communication.

As a valued Team Plano member, you will receive numerous benefits:

• Over-time is available to cover other shifts
• $175 annual boot allowance and $175 annual jean allowance
• City pays for TCEQ licensing, classes, and continuing education credits
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Membership in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS), in which the City matches contributions 2:1 upon retirement
• Up to three weeks of paid vacation
• Up to three weeks of paid sick leave per year
• Nine paid holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Free recreation center membership
• And so much more! Learn about our benefits here.