Water/Wastewater Plant Operator

Brownsville Public Utilities Board; Four Corners (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Brownsville Public Utilities Board seeks an operator to manage groundwater, surface water, or wastewater treatment equipment on a rotating shift. Duties include operating SCADA systems, regulating chemical dosages, collecting samples, and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, basic water/wastewater training, and familiarity with laboratory analysis. Training supports growth into higher operator levels with safety as a priority.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of SCADA and plant process controls.
• Ability to perform routine laboratory analysis and record data.
• Familiarity with safety policies and chemical handling procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate groundwater, surface water, or wastewater treatment equipment on shift.
• Collect samples and perform laboratory analyses.
• Maintain logs and records of plant operations and produce shift reports.

Skills

SCADA operations

Chemical handling safety

Laboratory analysis

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

TCEQ approved training credits

Two years of treatment plant operations experience

Sixteen hours of basic water/wastewater training

Tools

SCADA software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Brownsville Public Utilities Board seeks an operator to manage groundwater, surface water, or wastewater treatment equipment on a rotating shift. Duties include operating SCADA systems, regulating chemical dosages, collecting samples, and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, basic water/wastewater training, and familiarity with laboratory analysis. Training supports growth into higher operator levels with safety as a priority.