Water Treatment Plant Operator

Join the City of Pharr's dynamic team as a Full‑Time Water Treatment Plant Operator and dive into a rewarding career that makes a tangible impact in the community. This onsite position allows you to engage directly with innovative water treatment technologies while ensuring the highest quality standards for our residents. You'll thrive in a customer‑focused environment where your problem‑solving skills are valued and innovations are encouraged. With a competitive pay of $30,500.00 , you can enjoy a fulfilling work‑life balance right in beautiful Pharr, TX. You will be offered great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, and Retirement. Experience the satisfaction of contributing to a vital civic service while collaborating with energetic professionals dedicated to excellence. Apply today and be part of an organization that prioritizes forward‑thinking solutions for our community's future! What's your day like? As a Full‑Time Water Treatment Plant Operator with the City of Pharr, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and quality of our water supply. Your responsibilities will include operating and monitoring all pumps, chemical stations, reservoirs, water towers, filters, and electrical instrumentation. You will inspect equipment and track operating conditions, meters, and gauges to assess load requirements and identify any malfunctions. Additionally, you will collect and test water samples using specialized testing equipment to maintain compliance with safety standards. Your role will also involve operating and adjusting controls to clarify water and manage sludge disposal processes. You'll handle various chemicals, including ammonia, chlorine, sodium chlorite, aluminum sulfate, and copper sulfate, to effectively disinfect and deodorize water. As part of this essential team, you may also perform other duties as assigned, making a meaningful contribution to community health and well‑being. Would you be a great Water Treatment Plant Operator? To excel as a Full‑Time Water Treatment Plant Operator at the City of Pharr, a diverse skill set is essential. A strong foundation in monitoring and reviewing information is crucial for detecting and assessing potential issues in the water treatment process. You should possess the ability to categorize and recognize discrepancies in materials, events, or environmental conditions to maintain operational efficiency. Proficiency in monitoring panel boards and adjusting controls is necessary to regulate flow rates, water tower levels, and distribution pressure effectively. Familiarity with computer software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, is essential. Additionally, experience with data management systems, as well as operating plant PLCs and SCADA systems, will enhance your ability to manage complex processes efficiently. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining high safety standards are vital for success in this role. Knowledge and skills required for the position are: Knowledge to monitor and review information from materials, events, or the environment to detect or assess problems. Knowledge to identify information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. Able to monitor panel boards and adjust controls to regulate flow rates, water towers levels, and distribution pressure. Knowledge of computer software including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, data management systems and the ability to operate plant PLCs and SCADA systems. Our team needs you! So, what do you think? If this sounds like the right position for you, go ahead and apply. Good luck! Must pass a thorough criminal background check due to the sensitivity of the information handled by this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr