Water Treatment Plant Operator

City of Pharr, TX; Pharr (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Retirement

Job summary

City of Pharr, TX seeks a Full-Time Water Treatment Plant Operator to safeguard water quality. You will operate pumps, chemical stations, reservoirs, and monitoring equipment, test water samples, and adjust processes to meet safety standards.

This onsite role emphasizes reliability, analytical thinking, and teamwork with city professionals. You will manage chemicals, oversee sludge disposal, and ensure compliance while interacting with residents and stakeholders to maintain high service levels.

Qualifications

• Experience operating and monitoring water treatment processes.
• Ability to monitor panels, adjust controls, and regulate flow and pressure.
• Familiarity with PLCs, SCADA, and basic software tools.
• Strong analytical skills and commitment to safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor pumps, chemical stations, reservoirs, towers, filters, and instrumentation.
• Collect and test water samples to ensure safety and compliance.
• Adjust controls to clarify water and manage sludge disposal.
• Handle chemicals (ammonia, chlorine, aluminum sulfate, etc.) for disinfection.
• Maintain records and operate PLCs/SCADA; monitor conditions and detect issues.

Skills

Water treatment operations

SCADA systems

PLC operation

Instrumentation monitoring

Data management

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Analytical skills

Safety compliance

Tools

SCADA

PLC

Water testing equipment

Job description

Join the City of Pharr's dynamic team as a Full-Time Water Treatment Plant Operator and dive into a rewarding career that makes a tangible impact in the community. This onsite position allows you to engage directly with innovative water treatment technologies while ensuring the highest quality standards for our residents. You'll thrive in a customer-focused environment where your problem-solving skills are valued and innovations are encouraged. With a competitive pay of $30,500.00, you can enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance right in beautiful Pharr, TX.

You will be offered great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, and Retirement. Experience the satisfaction of contributing to a vital civic service while collaborating with energetic professionals dedicated to excellence.

What's your day like?

As a Full-Time Water Treatment Plant Operator with the City of Pharr, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and quality of our water supply.

Your responsibilities will include operating and monitoring all pumps, chemical stations, reservoirs, water towers, filters, and electrical instrumentation. You will inspect equipment and track operating conditions, meters, and gauges to assess load requirements and identify any malfunctions.

Additionally, you will collect and test water samples using specialized testing equipment to maintain compliance with safety standards. Your role will also involve operating and adjusting controls to clarify water and manage sludge disposal processes. You'll handle various chemicals, including ammonia, chlorine, sodium chlorite, aluminum sulfate, and copper sulfate, to effectively disinfect and deodorize water.

As part of this essential team, you may also perform other duties as assigned, making a meaningful contribution to community health and well‑being.

Would you be a great Water Treatment Plant Operator?

To excel as a Full-Time Water Treatment Plant Operator at the City of Pharr, a diverse skill set is essential. A strong foundation in monitoring and reviewing information is crucial for detecting and assessing potential issues in the water treatment process. You should possess the ability to categorize and recognize discrepancies in materials, events, or environmental conditions to maintain operational efficiency. Proficiency in monitoring panel boards and adjusting controls is necessary to regulate flow rates, water tower levels, and distribution pressure effectively. Familiarity with computer software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, is essential.

Additionally, experience with data management systems, as well as operating plant PLCs and SCADA systems, will enhance your ability to manage complex processes efficiently. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining high safety standards are vital for success in this role.

Knowledge And Skills Required For The Position Are

• Knowledge to monitor and review information from materials events or the environment to detect or assess problems.
• Knowledge to identify information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
• Able to monitor panel boards and adjust controls to regulate flow rates, water towers levels and distribution pressure.
• Knowledge of computer software including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, data management systems and be able to operate plant PLC’s and SCADA systems.

Must pass a thorough criminal background check due to the sensitivity of the information handled by this position.

Salary: $30500 per year