City of Pearland, Texas

Treatment Plant Operator I - Wastewater

City of Pearland, Texas  •  $42k - $46k/yr  •  Pearland, TX (Onsite)  •  25 days ago
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Job Description

Earn up to $5000 in hiring incentives!

The City of Pearland, TX is seeking to hire a full-time Treatment Plant Operator I to lead and improve aspects of the day-to-day operations of our Utilities- Wastewater division 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 I in Wastewater earns a competitive hourly salary of $21.83-$23.63/based on experience and 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.

Earn up to $5,000 in hiring incentives when you join the City of Pearland's Utilities team as a licensed TCEQ Water Operator! Incentive amounts are based on your license grade:

Grade C License - $2500
Grade B License - $3500
Grade A License - $5000

ABOUT THE CITY OF PEARLAND

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 AS THE TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR I - WASTEWATER

  • Sample, monitor, and perform testing required to maintain compliance with federal, state and local regulations governing the wastewater treatment process and storm water and sludge management.
  • Performs all work in conformance to Occupational Safety and Health Act Regulations.
  • Collects wastewater plant samples and runs onsite lab testing per TCEQ regulations.
  • Walks the plant to collect data from hour meters, physically check pumps for proper operation, start centrifuge for sludge processing, and look/find issues and address them.
  • Performs maintenance on wastewater plant equipment and performs basin maintenance.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.
  • Requires two years wastewater operation or closely related experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses

  • Class C Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators License
  • TCEQ Wastewater License
City of Pearland, Texas

About City of Pearland, Texas

The City of Pearland (pronounced "pear-land"​, like the fruit), is a full-service municipal government located along the Gulf Coast region in the US state of Texas within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropolitan area and is in the counties of Brazoria, Fort Bend, and Harris. Pearland, with more than 127,000 residents is rated the fastest-growing community in the Houston region and the second-fastest in Texas based on the 2020 census.

The City provides high-quality public safety, parks and recreation, public works and infrastructure, and economic development services to businesses, visitors and residents. The City of Pearland operates under the council-manager form of government with professional administrators and staff working in tandem with elected officials and the community. For more information on joining our diverse team, visit http://pearland.applicantpro.com/jobs/.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Pearland, TX
Year Founded
1894
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