Water/Wastewater Operator I

City of Fair Oaks Ranch • Fair Oaks Ranch, TX

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Fair Oaks Ranch is hiring a full-time, onsite Water/Wastewater Operator I to support the community’s water and wastewater systems. The position performs hands-on operation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of water supply, treatment, and distribution systems, as well as wastewater treatment and collection facilities. Work includes monitoring system performance, taking meter readings, maintaining operational records, assisting with treatment processes, and helping ensure equipment and facilities operate safely and effectively.

The role may involve repairing wells, reservoirs, pumping stations, meters, chlorination systems, wastewater pump stations, gauges, pumps, filters, valves, and other treatment equipment. It may also include installing and repairing water mains, service connections, valves, hydrants, pipes, and fittings; pavement cutting, ditch digging, line cleaning, backfilling, grounds maintenance, cleaning wet wells and treatment basins, monitoring electrical systems, and assisting with inventory control. The operator uses a range of vehicles, construction equipment, and power equipment and participates in a rotational on-call schedule for utility emergencies. Most work is outdoors or in the field under varying weather conditions. Safety, sound judgment, attention to detail, and dependable public service are essential.

The City describes its work environment as collaborative and professional, valuing innovation, integrity, and excellent service. The starting annual salary is $48,468.00. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a flexible spending account, paid time off, and participation in the Texas Municipal Retirement System, with a mandatory 7% employee contribution and a 2:1 City match.

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.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to follow applicable safety and industry standards.
• Effective communication skills for working with coworkers, other departments, and members of the public.
• Dependability and a safety-conscious approach to work.

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 related field and maintenance work such as pavement cutting, ditch digging, line cleaning, backfilling, grounds maintenance, and cleaning 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.
• Identify and troubleshoot operational issues and work effectively as part of a crew.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Texas Municipal Retirement System participation with a mandatory 7% 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