Treatment Plant Operator I - Water Production

Earn up to $5,000 in hiring incentives!

The City of Pearland, TX is seeking to hire a full-time Treatment Plant Operator I - Water Production to lead and improve aspects of the day-to-day operations of our Water Production Division. Are you service-oriented? Could you excel in fast-paced environment? If so, you may be perfect for this position!

The Treatment Plant Operator I - Water Production earns a competitive salary of $20.58 to $22.27 / hourly based on qualifications . Additionally, the city pays all premiums for our employees' dental, long-term disability protection, and life insurance plus the majority portion of the medical premium for employees and their dependents. We also offer a 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 and 2 designated paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, and an active wellness program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.

Earn up to $5,000 in hiring incentives when you join the City of Pearland's Utilities team as a licensed TCEQ Water Operator! Incentive amounts are based on your license grade :

Grade C License - $2500

Grade B License - $3500

Grade A License - $5000

ABOUT THE CITY OF PEARLAND

Pearland is one of the fastest growing cities in Texas due to affordable housing, outstanding schools, safe neighborhoods , and superb quality of life . Ranked as one of the top ten safest cities in Texas , Pearland residents know their families are safe and secure in the community and surrounding areas. Our close proximity to Houston, just a short 20-minute drive to downtown, allows residents to experience all the city has to offer including professional sports, world-class cultural amenities, and recreation.

Employees of the City of Pearland use multi-directional communication and cross-functional teams to promote a greater understanding of the organization by employees at all levels. We have created a culture of continuous learning that encourages and supports employee development and growth . Our work environment is one where innovation is not only supported but encouraged.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR I - WATER PRODUCTION

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs daily plant checks to ensure efficient production, treatment, storage, & distribution of public drinking water
• Identify, troubleshoot, & repair critical treatment processes
• Practice safe HAZMAT handling protocols
• Flushes all assigned dead-ends within the City's distribution system to maintain optimal water quality
• Analytical data entry, documentation, & recordkeeping
• Assists coworkers and supervisors in daily scheduled and unscheduled tasks
• Provide guidance to contracted vendors within Water Production Facilities
• Collects TCEQ (state) compliance bacteriological samples for laboratory testing
• Provide superior customer service during water quality investigations

JOB REQUIREMENTS

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

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