The City of Pearland, TX is seeking to hire a full-time Treatment Plant Operator II - Surface Water to lead and improve aspects of the day-to-day operations of our Utilites department.

The Treatment Plant Operator II in Surface Water earns a competitive salary of $22.69 to $24.56/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.

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.

Pearland is one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas due to affordable housing, outstanding schools, safe neighborhoods, and superb quality of life. Ranked among 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 AS THE TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR II - SURFACE WATER

• Monitors water quality by performing laboratory tests at various stages in the treatment process including tests for chlorine residual, pH, turbidity, hardness, alkalinity, odors and other tests as necessary to maintain water quality.
• Operates mechanical equipment including pumps and motors, chemical feed pumps and systems, air compressors, and valves; operates hand and power tools.
• Operates chlorination equipment; performs maintenance on chlorine system including chemical piping system; calibrates chemical feed equipment. Changes chlorine containers when necessary.
• Inventories bulk chemical supply and takes delivery of bulk chlorine.
• Maintains operational logs and records.
• Monitors and interprets instrumentation and control systems, evaluates data, and responds to routine alarm conditions to make necessary routine process or equipment adjustments based on written and verbal guidelines.
• Calculates flow change to maintain adequate storage levels in GSTs and ESTs system pressure.

Requirements

• Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training experience in the water industry or related field. Preferences include: college courses or certification(s) in environmental science, microbiology, or chemistry.
• Three (3) years of working experience in surface water treatment plants or closely related field. Experience with membrane filters is preferred.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

• The preferred minimum license requirement of this position is a valid Class B Surface Water Operator license issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
• Consideration will be given to a qualified candidate with a Class C license if candidate can obtain valid Class B license within 18 months of employment.