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Chief Treatment Plant Operator

City of Tyler
TX 75702, TX, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 11/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/26/2026

JOB SUMMARY:

Supervise daily operations of a water treatment plant. Responsible for ensuring all treatment processes remain in compliance with TCEQ regulations. Prepare and submit all internal and external reports. Ensure plant always has appropriate chemical inventories. Responsible for ensuring all facility maintenance needs are met. Maintains all facility supplies inventories. Position reports to the Water Treatment Superintendent. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  1. Supervise plant personnel 
  2. Monitor, trend and determine best course of actions as they relate to changing water quality conditions 
  3. Trend chemical use and order chemicals as needed
  4. Submit all internal and external reports as needed on a daily, weekly, monthly basis 
  5. Must have proper knowledge of water treatment processes and techniques

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

  1. Evaluate employee performance by observation, and discussions with employee and or employee’s immediate supervisor
  2. Manage employees licensing requirements are met by prioritizing employee’s attendance in training classes and by renewing their licenses 
  3. Conduct monthly safety meetings 
  4. Meet, plan, and discuss plant maintenance issues with Plant Operator III. Formulate specific plans to resolve said maintenance issues
  5. Other duties as assigned 

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

  1. Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of water treatment techniques, ability to assess water quality conditions and determine best course of action to take in various water quality conditions
  2. Must be able to sit for up to 8 hours, stand for up to 4 hours, lift, push, pull or carry up to 50lbs. 
  3. Must be able to operate a personal computer and be familiar with entire Microsoft Office suite of programs and how to use them. 
  4. Must be able to work indoors or outdoors for long periods of time in various weather conditions that include weather extremes. 

MINIMUM EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in: Engineering, Science, Management, or a related field, desired but not required. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. Must have (5) years of surface water treatment experience, and (2) years supervisory experience. Must possess a valid TCEQ Class B Surface Water License or be able to obtain within (12) months of employment. Must possess a valid Class C Texas Driver’s License with a clear driving record.  

The City of Tyler will accept two years of relevant experience in place of each year of college required in the job description. Four years of relevant experience will be considered in place of an associate degree, and eight years of relevant experience will be considered in place of a bachelor’s degree. Any experience required in the Minimum qualifications is in addition to years of experience substituted for a degree.

The City of Tyler supports a policy of a drug and alcohol-free workplace. All candidates are subject to pre-employment testing, which may include, but is not limited to, Drug and Alcohol Screenings, Work Fitness Evaluation, Criminal Background Check, and Consumer Report/Credit Check. 

No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any regular full-time position. Persons under eighteen (18) years of age may be employed in temporary or regular part-time positions, if they furnish the City with a minor’s release (Form 2-2) and are approved by the City Manager. 

No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any position requiring the operation of a City motorized vehicle.

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