Treatment Plant Operator II - Wastewater

City of Pearland, TX•Pearland, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Pearland, TX is seeking to hire a full-time Treatment Plant Operator II to lead and improve aspects of the day-to-day operations of our Utilities- Wastewater division. The ideal candidate is service-oriented and can excel in fast-paced environments. Pearland is one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas, known for affordable housing, outstanding schools, safe neighborhoods, and a superb quality of life. It is ranked as one of the top ten safest cities in Texas, offering residents a secure community. Its close proximity to Houston (a 20-minute drive) provides access to professional sports, world-class cultural amenities, and recreation. Employees of the City of Pearland engage in multi-directional communication and cross-functional teams to foster a greater understanding of the organization. The city promotes a culture of continuous learning, encouraging and supporting employee development and growth, and fostering an environment where innovation is supported and encouraged. In this role, the operator performs daily plant checks of mechanical, chemical, and electrical equipment, conducts process control sample testing, adjusts equipment to maintain solids removal, performs plant maintenance and repairs, reads reports and logbooks, troubleshoots facility problems, and assists with TCEQ plant inspections.

Requirements

High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of one year of college chemistry, biology, or closely related field.
Four (4) years of wastewater operations or closely related experience.
Wastewater Treatment Operator Class C License.

Responsibilities

Performs daily plant checks of the wastewater plants mechanical, chemical and electrical equipment operations.
Runs daily process control sample testing using lab equipment onsite according to plant permit requirements; checks lab results and makes corrections.
Turns on, monitors and makes adjustments to equipment during the course of the day to maintain removal of solids in accordance with process procedures.
Performs plant maintenance and makes repairs to any equipment that may need to be repaired or replaced.
Reads operator's process control reports, logbooks and lab sampling results.
Troubleshoots and fixes problems at the wastewater facilities.
Involvement with plant inspections by TCEQ.

Benefits

Competitive hourly salary of $24.07-$26.05/based on experience and qualifications.
Certification pay for licenses higher than required for the position.
City pays all premiums for our employees' dental, long-term disability protection, and life insurance.
City pays the majority portion of the medical premium for employees and their dependents.
Retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 employer match.
Life insurance.
Disability.
Access to the city's recreation fitness center.
Employee assistance program.
Educational assistance.
11 paid holidays.
2 designated paid holidays.
Paid vacation.
Sick leave.
Active wellness program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.
Hiring incentives up to $5,000 for licensed TCEQ Water Operators (Grade C License - $2500, Grade B License - $3500, Grade A License - $5000).