Treatment Plant Operator I/II/III (Water)

City of Pflugerville • Pflugerville, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Pflugerville is seeking a Treatment Plant Operator (I, II, or III) to be responsible for the operations and maintenance of the Water Treatment Plant, ensuring quality control in accordance with federal, state, and municipal regulatory, policies, and standards. This role involves collaboration with other treatment team members, interfaces with other Utility Department personnel, City administrators, other City departments, and the public. The compensation varies based on qualifications and the specific level (I, II, or III). The City offers a generous 457 deferred compensation plan and a 100% paid employee assistance program. Job postings typically remain open for 30 days, with hiring managers contacting applicants within 1-60 days. Applicants not meeting minimum qualifications usually receive notification within 30-60 days.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Treatment Plant Operator I - none required.
• Treatment Plant Operator II - One (1) year of experience operating and maintaining a water treatment plant and system.
• Treatment Plant Operator III – Five (5) years of experience in operating and maintaining a water treatment plant and system.
• TCEQ Class D Water License or the ability to attain a D Water License within one (1) year (Treatment Plant Operator I).
• TCEQ Class C Surface Water License (Treatment Plant Operator II).
• TCEQ Class B Surface Water License (Treatment Plant Operator III).
• Valid Class C Texas driver license.
• Skill in utilizing a personal computer, associated software programs, including Windows and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to establish and maintain professionally effective relationships with external public/vendors, internal management and non-management employees, and City and other government officials.
• Ability to develop, implement, and administer goals, objectives, and procedures for providing effective and efficient services for the City.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, as well as strong time and task management skills.
• Ability to learn a basic knowledge of general laboratory equipment, metering pumps and instrumentation.
• Ability to learn a basic knowledge of State and Federal regulations governing the treatment of surface and ground water.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to safely operate machinery and vehicles.
• Ability to remove and repair mechanical components of the treatment plant.
• Will work around hazardous chemicals; must possess knowledge of the various chemicals found in the treatment plant.
• Will work around loud machinery noise; must protect from hearing loss associated with this hazard.

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparing and maintaining plant records, both operational and regulatory.
• Perform the required operational laboratory tests.
• Advises the Water Treatment Supervisor of needed maintenance in the plant.
• Responsible for the implementation of appropriate safety standards.
• Perform daily checks of the Water Treatment Plant.
• Perform daily maintenance and cleaning of the Treatment Plant.
• Performs other duties, as assigned by the Water Treatment Supervisor.
• Remain accessible via personal cell phone during work hours for addressing job-related matters or emergencies, using city-approved applications for communication and response.
• Remains accessible via personal cell phone to address job-related issues or emergencies using City applications.
• Directly supervises the water treatment team in the required operational and maintenance duties of the water treatment plants (Treatment Plant Operator III only).
• Directly supervises the required operational laboratory tests (Treatment Plant Operator III only).
• Responsible for the training of new employees assigned to the treatment team (Treatment Plant Operator III only).

Benefits

• 457 deferred compensation plan
• 100% paid employee assistance program (financial, legal, mental, and career coaching)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED