Water-wastewater Operator in Training

Nexus Water Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Water Utilities, serving over 143,000 customers in Texas, seeks a field-based operator to collect samples and perform routine monitoring of water and wastewater. You will assist with maintenance at facilities, including cleaning equipment and basins, and support a team focused on safe, reliable service.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license. This role emphasizes teamwork, effective communication, and diligent upkeep of water treatment facilities in a hands-on

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• No prior water operations experience required.
• Driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain water and wastewater facilities
• Delivering High Quality Work
• Supporting Coworkers
• Communicating Effectively

Education

HS Diploma or GED in General

Job description

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For over 50 years, Texas Water Utilities has been a trusted provider of water and wastewater utility services. Today, we serve over 143,000 customers in 207 Texas communities. Our service area reaches throughout the state of Texas from Mitchell County in central Texas to Matagorda on the Gulf Shores. It all starts with our people – proud members of their communities, dedicated to delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective water utility services.

Purpose of the Job

Collects samples and performs routine monitoring and testing of water and wastewater, collects samples for testing, including effluent samples, flows, and settable solids. Assists with general maintenance duties at facilities; washes down thickener, digester basin, and walkway; washes down aeration basin wall and walkway; checks and washes down bar screen and strainer; cleans clarifiers; dumps and cleans scum basin; operation of belt press; cleans office area and rest rooms.

Job Responsibilities

Maintain water and wastewater facilities

Delivering High Quality Work

Supporting Coworkers

Communicating Effectively

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED in General

Certifications

Driver's License

Physical Requirements

Field-Based Role

Work Experience

Requires no directly related experience in water and/or wastewater system operations, maintenance, customer service, and prefer experience operating back-hoe and/or track-hoe equipment.

About Our Company

We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state, or local law.

We are an E-Verify participating employer.