City of La Marque

Utility Operator Trainee

City of La Marque  •  $36k/yr  •  Onsite  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Posting number: 202500036

Department: Wastewater

Job classification: Plant Operator Trainee

Posting type: Open

Categories: Public Works

Summary

The Utilities Operator Trainee is an entry-level position responsible for assisting with the operation and maintenance of the City’s water distribution system, wastewater treatment facilities, and related utility infrastructure. This position provides on-the-job training under licensed operators and prepares the employee for TCEQ certification and advancement.

Examples of duties

Operations & Training

  • Assist with daily water and wastewater system operations
  • Learn to monitor pumps, blowers, valves, and treatment processes
  • Assist with water and wastewater sampling and testing
  • Record operational data and support reporting requirements

Maintenance & Field Work

  • Assist with inspections and basic maintenance of equipment
  • Support cleaning of facilities, tanks, and work areas
  • Assist with flushing, leak response, and service issues
  • Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas

Compliance & Learning

  • Attend required training and pursue TCEQ certification
  • Follow safety procedures and standard operating procedures
  • Learn regulatory requirements for water and wastewater systems

Emergency & On-Call Duties

  • Respond to alarms, system failures, and emergency events
  • Participate in after-hours call-outs as training progresses
  • Assist during severe weather and emergency operations

Other Duties

  • Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Skills & Competencies

  • Willingness to learn water and wastewater operations
  • Ability to follow instructions and work in a team environment
  • Basic mechanical aptitude
  • Dependability and strong work ethic
  • Ability to work outdoors and perform physical labor

Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Mechanical, plumbing, or utility experience preferred
  • TCEQ Class D Water or Wastewater License preferred or ability to obtain within 6 months
City of La Marque

About City of La Marque

The City of La Marque is strategically situated in Galveston County, 15 miles south of Houston and four miles north of Galveston Island. La Marque is the second-fastest-growing city in the County with an estimated population of 16,000, an area of 14.25 square miles and boasting 14.3 miles of I-45 frontage—more than any other city in Galveston County. Citizens enjoy easy, breezy coastal living, abundant housing options and the security of a hurricane protection levee system. La Marque is a sportsman’s paradise and offers access to world-class medical, travel and entertainment options. Citizens and visitors enjoy Bayou Fest, an early fall concert series and BBQ Cook Off offering free family fun; Magical Winter Lights, a 52-day holiday lantern festival; and Crawfish Bash, an annual crawfish cook off that earned a Guinness World Record in 2017. For business, La Marque offers prime I-45 frontage, creative incentives, an abundance of commercial property, a budding downtown revitalization and build-to-suit opportunities. La Marque is the Gateway to the Gulf and the Hub of the Mainland. Discover the possibilities at www.cityoflamarque.org.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
La Marque, Texas
Year Founded
1953
Website
cityoflamarque.gov
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