Water Treatment Technician: Plant Operations & Maintenance

City of Odessa, Texas; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Odessa, Texas is seeking a Utilities/WTP worker to assist in operating and maintaining a City Water Treatment Plant under close supervision. You will monitor equipment, collect samples, read gauges, and perform basic maintenance in line with safety standards.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and one year of maintenance experience, plus a Texas Driver's License. A Class D Water license from TCEQ is required within the department's specified timeframe.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required and one year of maintenance experience.
• Ability to monitor WT plant operations and read gauges.
• Follows safety procedures and departmental policies.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts and be on 24-hour call as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assists in operating water treatment and distribution facilities.
• Collects WT samples and takes meter readings.
• Monitors and reports variations in operating conditions.
• Performs minor preventive maintenance on WT equipment.
• Maintains safe, clean work areas and follows safety rules.

Skills

Monitoring WT plant operations

Reading gauges

Safety procedures

Communicating effectively

Cooperative teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Gauges & meters

Valves & pumps

Job description

City of Odessa, Texas is seeking a Utilities/WTP worker to assist in operating and maintaining a City Water Treatment Plant under close supervision. You will monitor equipment, collect samples, read gauges, and perform basic maintenance in line with safety standards.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and one year of maintenance experience, plus a Texas Driver's License. A Class D Water license from TCEQ is required within the department's specified timeframe.