Plant Operator

Sharyland Water Supply•Palmhurst, TX

54d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Plant Operator, you help safeguard reliable, compliant drinking water by keeping treatment operations stable across rotating shifts. You’ll focus on monitoring plant performance, running lab testing, and maintaining accurate operational records to support safe, efficient production. Key responsibilities include operating and inspecting treatment equipment (pumps, motors, chlorination/ammonia systems, chemical tanks), supporting installation/inspection/repair work, and responding to breakdowns and after-hours incidents while delivering professional customer service.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Must have or obtain within 1 year: Class “D” Water License
Valid Texas driver’s license
Ability to work outdoors in all weather and in potentially hazardous environments
Ability to lift/move 50+ lbs
Ability to perform frequent standing, walking, climbing, and stooping

Nice To Haves

1 year of experience as a plant operator

Responsibilities

Monitoring plant performance
Running lab testing
Maintaining accurate operational records
Operating and inspecting treatment equipment (pumps, motors, chlorination/ammonia systems, chemical tanks)
Supporting installation/inspection/repair work
Responding to breakdowns and after-hours incidents
Delivering professional customer service
Reviewing plant readings and prior notes
Checking trends
Documenting results
Adjusting operations within established targets
Verifying equipment status
Keeping chemical day tanks staged
Coordinating sample pulls and log entries
Pivoting quickly to changing conditions (weather swings, demand shifts, alarms)
Communicating clearly during operational changes
Restoring normal operations
Keeping the site orderly and ready for the next crew
Performing local inspections or support work
Responding to incidents after hours