What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Treatment Operator (I-IV) position at City of Seguin?
Position Type :
Water Utilities / Water Maintenance Operator - Water Plant
Date Posted : 2 / 20 / 2025
Location : City of Seguin
WATER TREATMENT OPERATOR (I-IV)
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTIONS (on Company Website) FOR REQUIREMENTS.
POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED.
SUMMARY OF POSITION :
The Water Operator I position is a progressive experience position responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and operating grounds / equipment, recording data, collecting samples, and system process control, in compliance with regulatory agency guidelines.
EXAMPLES OF WORK : Essential Duties
- Analyzes and monitors water treatment system processes, and identifies and implements simple process adjustments to ensure optimum performance of plant.
- Observes and inspects plant influent and effluent and all plant equipment at regular intervals, including, but not limited to, monitoring and maintaining proper water levels in storage tanks and / or overflow boxes.
- Operates and maintains process equipment including but not limited to, preventative maintenance, repair, grounds keeping and general housekeeping.
- Checks engines, generators, pumps, settling tanks, filters, chemical feed systems, and other equipment.
- Records readings, changes charts, regulates and adjusts processes to meet changing operational needs.
- Collects, preserves, and properly stores samples for laboratory analysis.
- Monitors and performs housekeeping duties to insure a safe working environment.
- Performs basic process control measurements.
- Lubricates, dismantles, and assembles parts and equipment.
- Participates in the troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of a variety of equipment including pumps, piping and valves.
- Performs basic mathematical calculations.
- Prepares daily logs of plant operation and control.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and public relations.
- Participates in various special projects.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING :
High school graduation, or its equivalent; one year of experience in Water treatment operations preferred.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED :
Must be able to obtain a Water Treatment Operator "D" license from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality within one year of employment and a Water Treatment Operator "C" (Surface Water) license prior to the expiration of the "D" license and a State of Texas Class C driver's license.
Must be able to obtain and maintain Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Certification.
Starting Pay :
Operator I (U4) : $19.70
Operator II (U7) : $22.81
Operator III (U9) : $25.14
Operator IV (U11) : $27.71
APPLY ONLINE @ www.applitrack.com / seguintexas / onlineapp
Attachment(s) :
Salary : $11 - $28
