Water/Wastewater Operator I

City of Fair Oaks Ranch • Fair Oaks Ranch, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Fair Oaks Ranch is hiring a full-time, onsite Water/Wastewater Operator I to help operate, inspect, maintain, and repair the City's water supply, treatment, and distribution systems, as well as its wastewater treatment and collection facilities. The role supports safe, reliable, and efficient utility services for the community and includes a rotational on-call schedule for utility emergencies.

The operator performs hands-on field work, monitors system performance, takes meter readings, maintains operational records, assists with treatment processes, and helps ensure that equipment and facilities function safely and effectively. Work is generally outdoors or in the field under varying weather conditions and may involve physical work around mechanical, electrical, chemical, confined-space, and other utility-related hazards. Safety, sound judgment, attention to detail, and dependable public service are essential.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two years of experience related to construction, maintenance, or repair.
• Current TCEQ Class C Groundwater Operator License or Class C Wastewater Treatment Operator License.
• Valid Texas Class C Driver's License.
• Ability to obtain a valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License within six months of employment.
• Ability to safely perform physically demanding fieldwork for extended periods.
• Ability to work around mechanical, electrical, chemical, confined-space, and other utility-related hazards.
• Ability to use common hand tools, power tools, motorized vehicles, and construction equipment.
• Ability to identify and troubleshoot operational issues, follow applicable safety and industry standards, and work effectively as part of a crew.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, basic mathematical skills, and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate, inspect, maintain, and repair water supply, treatment, and distribution systems and wastewater treatment and collection facilities.
• Inspect and repair wells, reservoirs, pumping stations, meters, chlorination systems, wastewater pump stations, gauges, pumps, filters, valves, and other treatment equipment.
• Monitor system performance, take meter readings, maintain operational records, and assist with treatment processes.
• Install and repair water mains, service connections, valves, hydrants, pipes, and fittings.
• Perform pavement cutting, ditch digging, line cleaning, backfilling, grounds maintenance, and cleaning of wet wells and treatment basins.
• Monitor electrical systems and assist with inventory control.
• Operate trucks, backhoes, loaders, skid steers, compactors, pumps, compressors, generators, and other construction and power equipment.
• Participate in a rotational on-call schedule for utility emergencies.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Participation in the Texas Municipal Retirement System, with a 7% mandatory employee contribution and a 2:1 City match

What This Job Offers

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