Demo

Lift Station Operator

City of Edinburg
Edinburg, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 8/1/2026 CLOSED ON 8/7/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lift Station Operator position at City of Edinburg?

LIFT STATION OPERATOR

City of Edinburg in Edinburg, TX is actively seeking a dedicated Lift Station Operator to work in construction, and maintenance of grounds, pumps, motors, instruments, and Lift Station equipment. Are you seeking engaging work? Do you wish to advance your career as an Lift Station Operator? Does working for a rapidly growing city sound appealing to you? If so, please continue reading!

This Lift Station Operator position earns competitive pay of $ 15.05/hr. We provide great benefits and perks, including paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), life & ADD insurance, a retirement plan with a 7% employee contribution and a city match of 2 to 1, 100%-paid medical and 100%-paid dental with optional dependent coverage, workers compensation, and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Additionally, we offer our employees an employee assistance program (EAP), a healthy lifestyle program, and access to Active Edinburg fitness centers. If this sounds like the right opportunity to work with construction equipment and industrial maintenance for you, apply to join our team today!

ABOUT CITY OF EDINBURG

Edinburg is the fastest growing city in the Rio Grande Valley, with a 23% growth rate since 2010, and is among the top five fastest-growing cities in the state. It has been recognized as an all-American city three times by the National Civic League, placing it among a handful of outstanding communities in the nation. Our wonderful city has exceptional entertainment, arts & culture, recreation, and education, which makes it a great place to work.

Our employees share our dedication to the city, which is why we like to show them our appreciation for their commitment. We do this by providing competitive compensation, exceptional PTO opportunities, and other great benefits to help them lead healthy, productive lives. We care about people, and that includes both our residents and employees!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A LIFT STATION OPERATOR

As a Lift Station Operator, you spend your day conducting routine maintenance of lift stations mechanical equipment such as re-packing pumps, replacing worn or damaged motor belts, and unstopping clogged pumps. Other duties include taking readings from meter gauges, ensuring lift station is kept clean and orderly. Your job is essential to the city, and you perform various repairs or replace lift station pumps, motors, and valves. You are constantly on your toes and ready for any new and unexpected challenges that may arise in the city. This can include operating and inspecting lift stations wet wells and dry wells daily for proper operation. When you are not out in the city, you generally inspect, maintain and repair the city's sanitary sewer lift stations equipment. You enjoy being helpful and have no problem providing assistance and support to other divisions within the department as needed. The city needs someone like you with skills in operating construction equipment and performing industrial maintenance, and you find genuine enjoyment in what you do!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A LIFT STATION OPERATOR

  • High school diploma or equivalent
    • Preferred: Community college, vocational business, technical, or correspondence school certificates are likely sources.
  • No experience required.
    • Preferred: One (1) year of experience in related field.
  • Preferred: TCEQ Class "B" Wastewater Operator's License or higher.
  • Achieve TCEQ Class "D" Wastewater Operator's License or Wastewater Collection Class I within first (1) year of employment.
  • Achieve TCEQ Class "C" Wastewater Operator's License or Wastewater Collection Class II within three (3) years of employment.
  • Achieve TCEQ Class "B" Wastewater Operator's License or Wastewater Collection Class III within five (5) years of employment.
  • Applicant must take and pass a pre-employment drug test administered by the City of Edinburg at the City's expense
  • Must have a current valid class "C" driver's license from the Texas Department of Public Safety with a satisfactory driving record.

Are you someone who prefers hands-on work? Do you have excellent oral and written communication skills? Are you attentive to detail? Do you enjoy working as part of a team? Is dependability one of your strengths? If yes, you might just be perfect for this Lift Station Operator job!

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel that you have the right skills in construction equipment and industrial maintenance to succeed as our Lift Station Operator, apply now using our mobile-friendly application.

Location: 78541

Applicants will be subject to a complete background investigation. Incomplete, inaccurate and/or failure to report information will cause the applicant rejection from consideration.


Applicants must also take and pass a pre-employment drug test administered by the City of Edinburg at the City's expense.

Salary : $15

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Lift Station Operator?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Lift Station Operator career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$50,084 - $69,688
Income Estimation: 
$54,660 - $73,879
Income Estimation: 
$46,554 - $64,445
Income Estimation: 
$69,651 - $95,335
Income Estimation: 
$52,573 - $74,196

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs with skills like those required for the Lift Station Operator.

Click the checkbox next to the jobs that you are interested in.

  • Automation Skill

    • Income Estimation: $54,738 - $70,072
    • Income Estimation: $50,271 - $79,025
  • Bilingual Skill

    • Income Estimation: $50,271 - $79,025
    • Income Estimation: $63,368 - $80,434
This job has expired.
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at City of Edinburg

  • City of Edinburg Edinburg, TX
  • BUILDING MAINTENACE ASSISTANT City of Edinburg in Edinburg, TX is actively seeking a dedicated Building Maintenance Assistant to oversee the assigned activ... more
  • 11 Days Ago

  • City of Edinburg Edinburg, TX
  • PAYROLL SPECIALIST City of Edinburg in Edinburg, TX is actively seeking a dedicated Payroll Specialist to prepare and processes payroll on a biweekly/month... more
  • 11 Days Ago

  • City of Edinburg Edinburg, TX
  • Administrative Specialist City of Edinburg in Edinburg, TX is actively seeking a dedicated Administrative Specialist to perform entry-level to routine (jou... more
  • 12 Days Ago

  • City of Edinburg Edinburg, TX
  • Wastewater Specialist City of Edinburg in Edinburg, TX is actively seeking a dedicated Wastewater Specialist to perform complex inspection and oversees the... more
  • 12 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Lift Station Operator jobs in the Edinburg, TX area that may be a better fit.

  • PCA Donna, TX
  • As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leade... more
  • 13 Days Ago

  • Gelato station Allen, TX
  • Overview We are seeking a passionate and skilled Baker/Panadero to join our dynamic culinary team! In this role, you will be responsible for preparing a wi... more
  • 12 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!