Water Plant Operator I

City of Edinburg•Edinburg, TX

1d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

WATER PLANT OPERATOR I City of Edinburg in Edinburg, TX is actively seeking a dedicated Water Plant Operator I to perform moderately complex plant operations and maintenance of equipment. Are you seeking engaging work ? Do you wish to advance your career as a Water Plant Operator I? Does working for a rapidly growing city sound appealing to you? If so, please continue reading! The Water Plant Operator I position earns competitive pay of $ 16.72/hr . We provide great benefits and perks , including paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), life & ADD insurance, a retirement plan with a 7% employee contribution and a city match of 2 to 1, 100%-paid medical and 100%-paid dental with optional dependent coverage, workers compensation, and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) . Additionally, we offer our employees an employee assistance program (EAP), a healthy lifestyle program, and access to Active Edinburg fitness centers . If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply to join our team today ! ABOUT CITY OF EDINBURG Edinburg is the fastest growing city in the Rio Grande Valley, with a 23% growth rate since 2010, and is among the top five fastest-growing cities in the state. It has been recognized as an all-American city three times by the National Civic League, placing it among a handful of outstanding communities in the nation. Our wonderful city has exceptional entertainment, arts & culture, recreation, and education, which makes it a great place to work. Our employees share our dedication to the city, which is why we like to show them our appreciation for their commitment. We do this by providing competitive compensation , exceptional PTO opportunities , and other great benefits to help them lead healthy, productive lives . We care about people, and that includes both our residents and employees! A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A WATER PLANT OPERATOR I As a Water Plant Operator I, you spend your day operating and maintaining essential equipment, troubleshooting issues, taking water samples and tests, ensuring the cleanliness and organization of the building and grounds at the Water Plant. You are constantly on your toes and ready for any new and unexpected challenges that may arise in the city. When you are not out in the city, you generally participate in aiding knowledge of water treatment operations, lab operations, water sampling and recoding of results. You enjoy being helpful and have no problem providing assistance and support to other divisions within the department as needed. The city needs someone like you!

Requirements

High school diploma, GED or equivalency
No experience required
Must have a current valid class "C" driver's license from the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Achieve TCEQ Class "D" Surface Water License within first (1) year of employment.
Achieve TCEQ Class "C" Surface Water License within three (3) year of employment.
Are you someone who prefers hands-on work?
Do you have excellent knowledge of water treatment plants?
Are you proficient in power tools?
Do you enjoy working as part of a team?
Is dependability one of your strengths?

Nice To Haves

Community college, vocational business, technical, or correspondence school certificates are likely sources.
Preferred Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

Responsibilities

operating and maintaining essential equipment
troubleshooting issues
taking water samples and tests
ensuring the cleanliness and organization of the building and grounds at the Water Plant
aiding knowledge of water treatment operations, lab operations, water sampling and recoding of results
providing assistance and support to other divisions within the department as needed