Treatment Plant Operator II - Wastewater

  • Pearland
  • City Of Pearland, Tx

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

The Treatment Plant Operator II in Wastewater earns a competitive salary of $22.69 to $24.56 per hour based on qualifications . There is also certification pay for licenses higher than required for the position. 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.

ABOUT THE CITY OF PEARLAND

The City of Pearland has received a Top Workplaces of 2023 USA award from Energage , a leading research firm that specializes in employee engagement and workplace culture each year across the United States. The City of Pearland has also been recognized as a Top Workplace in the Houston Metro Area 2023 by The Houston Chronicle .

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 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II

Essential Functions

  • Performs daily plant checks of the wastewater plants mechanical, chemical and electrical equipment operations.
  • Runs daily process control sample testing using lab equipment onsite according to plant permit requirements; checks lab results and makes corrections.
  • Turns on, monitors and makes adjustments to equipment during the course of the day to maintain removal of solids in accordance with process procedures.
  • Performs plant maintenance and makes repairs to any equipment that may need to be repaired or replaced.
  • Reads operator's process control reports, logbooks and lab sampling results.
  • Troubleshoots and fixes problems at the wastewater facilities.
  • Involvement with plant inspections by TCEQ.
REQUIREMENTS
  • Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of one year of college chemistry, biology, or closely related field.
  • Requires four (4) years of wastewater operations or closely related experience.
  • Wastewater Treatment Operator Class C License