Water Treatment Plant Operator

City of Pharr•Pharr, TX

165d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Pharr is hiring a full-time, onsite Water Treatment Plant Operator to help ensure the safety and quality of the community’s water supply. The operator works with water treatment technologies and operates and monitors pumps, chemical stations, reservoirs, water towers, filters, and electrical instrumentation. The role includes inspecting equipment, tracking operating conditions and readings, identifying malfunctions, collecting and testing water samples, adjusting treatment controls, and managing sludge disposal. Operators handle chemicals used to disinfect and deodorize water, including ammonia, chlorine, sodium chlorite, aluminum sulfate, and copper sulfate. Other duties may be assigned. Applicants must pass a thorough criminal background check because of the sensitivity of information handled by the position.

Requirements

Knowledge of monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment to detect or assess problems.
Ability to identify information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Ability to monitor panel boards and adjust controls to regulate flow rates, water tower levels, and distribution pressure.
Knowledge of computer software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, and data management systems.
Ability to operate plant PLCs and SCADA systems.
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and commitment to maintaining high safety standards.
Must pass a thorough criminal background check.

Responsibilities

Operate and monitor pumps, chemical stations, reservoirs, water towers, filters, and electrical instrumentation.
Inspect equipment and track operating conditions, meters, and gauges to assess load requirements and identify malfunctions.
Collect and test water samples using specialized testing equipment to maintain compliance with safety standards.
Operate and adjust controls to clarify water and manage sludge disposal processes.
Handle ammonia, chlorine, sodium chlorite, aluminum sulfate, and copper sulfate to disinfect and deodorize water.
Monitor panel boards and adjust controls to regulate flow rates, water tower levels, and distribution pressure.
Perform other duties as assigned.