42938-69870 per year | Closes 24-Apr-2024 (PST) | Pflugerville, TX, USA | Hourly | Water | Full Time

It's a great time to be in Pflugerville!

The City of Pflugerville is seeking its next Treatment Plant Operator I/II/III to join our team! The person we seek will believe in and exhibit the City's P.F.I.R.S.T. core values: Positive, Forward-thinking, Integrity, Resilience, Service, and Teamwork.

City of Pflugerville employees enjoy three (3) weeks of paid vacation along with 14 paid holidays a year and an attractive retirement plan where the City puts in 2 dollars for every 1 dollar you put into retirement!

As a Treatment Plant Operator, I/II/III for the City, you will be responsible for the operations of the water plant and wells to ensure that residents have potable water in accordance with federal, state, and municipal regulations, policies, and standards.

Treatment Plant Operator I (Water) - $42,938-$54,746

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Maintains plant records, both operational and regulatory.

Collect and perform the required operational laboratory tests.

Performs daily checks of the Water Treatment Plant and well sites.

Performs daily reads on various meters.

Inspects, operates, and performs routine maintenance on Water Treatment Plant and Well facilities and grounds.

Receives chemical shipments and maintains an inventory of treatment chemicals.

Performs control room duties; Monitors water distribution and pump system using a computerized SCADA system.

Maintain plant cleanliness.

Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience/Certification Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent.

Class D Water License or ability to obtain license within 12 months of employment.

Class C Surface Water Treatment within 2 years of employment

Valid Class C Texas Driver's License

Treatment Plant Operator II (Water) - $47,339-$60,358

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Assists in preparing and maintaining plant records, both operational and regulatory.

Performs the required operational laboratory tests.

Performs daily checks of the Water Treatment Plant and well sites.

Advises the Water Treatment Foreman of needed maintenance at the plant and wells.

Responsible for the implementation of appropriate safety standards.

Performs daily reads on various meters.

Maintains water treatment plant and well facilities and grounds.

Performs control room duties. Monitors the water distribution and pump systems using a computerized SCADA system.

Receives chemical shipments and maintains an inventory of treatment chemicals.

Other duties assigned.

Education/Experience/Certification Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent.

Two (2) years of experience in operating and maintaining water treatment plants.

Grade C Surface Water License.

Valid Class C Texas Driver's License

Treatment Plant Operator III (water) - $54,801-$69,870

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Directly supervises the water treatment crew in the required operational and maintenance duties of the water wells/surface water treatment plant.

Assists in preparing and maintaining plant records, both operational and regulatory.

Performs the required operational laboratory tests.

Advises the Water Treatment Foreman of needed maintenance in the plants.

Responsible for the training of new employees assigned to the treatment crew.

Communicates with all utility personnel regarding plant and distribution system optimal set points.

Directs or calibrates all automatic chemical feeding systems; responds to alarms related to equipment malfunctions and failures.

Performs control room duties. Collaborates with operators and the integrator to optimize the treatment processes using technology and the HMI / SCADA system.

Works with hazardous chemicals.

Receives chemical shipments and maintains an inventory of treatment chemicals.

Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience/Certification Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent.

Five (5) years of experience in operating and maintaining water treatment plants.

Minimum of Grade B Surface Water Certificate.

Valid Texas Driver's License

Benefits Overview:

Flexible schedule with the possibility to work from home.

10 hours of vacation leave per month.

8 hours of sick leave per month.

Medical insurance and benefits provided at zero premium cost to the employee.

50% employer dependent health benefits premium contribution.

Dental benefits are provided at zero premium cost to the employee.

24 hours of paid personal holiday leave each fiscal year.

10 wellness hours each fiscal year.

Retirement plan includes a 7% contribution of an employee's gross salary to the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a City contribution match of 2 to 1 (14%) at retirement.

Military leave.

Education reimbursement assistance.

To learn more about the benefits offered by the City of Pflugerville, please visit https://www.pflugervilletx.gov/city-government/people-and-culture/benefits.

If you are interested in making a difference in the community and wish to be a part of the Pflugerville team, go to pflugervilletx.gov under Employment Opportunities and apply today!