Water Systems Operator — Field & Plant Technician

City of Katy; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Katy is seeking a dedicated utility worker to monitor wells, handle water distribution tasks, operate the treatment plant, and perform routine maintenance. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and customer service in a municipal water system.

Candidates should possess a high school diploma or equivalent and have two years of water utility training/experience. A Class B CDL and Groundwater Treatment Plant Operator Class C license may be required, with duties including testing,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; AND two (2) years of water utility training and experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and maintains assigned wells; verifies wells are operating correctly; checks chlorination levels.
• Repairs water main breaks and service lines; flushes, repairs, and replaces fire hydrants; rebuilds and repairs water meters.
• Performs service calls to check for water leaks throughout the water system; provides aid to customers.
• Turns water services on or off at City connections when starting and closing accounts.
• Collects monthly required bacteriological samples; delivers samples to assigned laboratory for testing.
• Operates water treatment plant; calculates the chlorine demand of raw ground water for proper disinfection; monitors and maintains chlorination system.
• Gathers water usage readings for monthly billing; disconnects customers' water for non-payment of utility bills.
• Inspects and cleans groundwater storage tanks; prepares tanks for State inspections.
• Repairs and pours concrete driveways and sidewalks.
• This position is considered Critical Personnel during a natural or manmade disaster and/or a catastrophic event.
• For purposes of business continuity, employees in this position are considered Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers, as defined by CISA.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Customer service

Relationship building

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; 2 years water utility training/experience

Job description

The City of Katy is seeking a dedicated utility worker to monitor wells, handle water distribution tasks, operate the treatment plant, and perform routine maintenance. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and customer service in a municipal water system.

Candidates should possess a high school diploma or equivalent and have two years of water utility training/experience. A Class B CDL and Groundwater Treatment Plant Operator Class C license may be required, with duties including testing,