Water Treatment Tech Trainee: Learn Ops & Compliance

City of Arlington; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Arlington is seeking a Treatment Tech Trainee at the JFK Water Treatment Plant. Under supervision, you will learn water treatment processes, operate plant computer systems, monitor distributions, and assist in safety and compliance tasks.

You will participate in instrument maintenance, data updating, and report generation while pursuing required licenses. This entry-level role offers hands-on training and a path toward professional certification in water operations.

Qualifications

• Two years of general college courses including Math, Science, Computer Science, or Engineering.
• Possession of valid Texas Operator’s Licenses, Class C; must obtain Class D Water Operator’s License within five months of employment.
• Criminal background check, HPE, Physical Examination, Drug and Alcohol Testing, MVR, PFT.

Responsibilities

• Learn about and apply water treatment processes and technologies.
• Monitor treatment processes and distribution system using plant computer systems; analyze and troubleshoot equipment and processes.
• Learn to operate and coordinate treatment and distribution systems using plant computer systems and manual controls.
• Maintain instrument and information systems; calibrate, repair, update databases, and generate reports.
• Follow safety procedures and policies.

Skills

Water chemistry

Laboratory procedures

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Education

Two years college coursework incl. Math/Science/CS/Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Laboratory equipment

Office equipment

Job description

City of Arlington is seeking a Treatment Tech Trainee at the JFK Water Treatment Plant. Under supervision, you will learn water treatment processes, operate plant computer systems, monitor distributions, and assist in safety and compliance tasks.

You will participate in instrument maintenance, data updating, and report generation while pursuing required licenses. This entry-level role offers hands-on training and a path toward professional certification in water operations.