Water / Wastewater Operator

Salary : $60,673.60 - $66,747.20 Annually
Location : City Hall 6611 W. Cross Creek Bend Lane, Fulshear, TX
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 2027-00203
Department: Utilites Department
Opening Date: 10/08/2026


Welcome to the career page for the City of Fulshear! We are a dynamic and growing city located in Fort Bend County, Texas, just west of Houston. Our city is committed to providing exceptional services to our residents and maintaining a high quality of life. We are seeking dedicated individuals who share our passion for serving the community and making a positive impact. As an employee of the City of Fulshear, you will have the opportunity to work in a supportive and collaboraive environment, and to contribute to the overall success of the city.

General Summary
POSITION PURPOSE

The Water/Wastewater Operator independently operates and maintains assigned water and wastewater treatment, production, storage, distribution, collection, lift station, and related systems. This position monitors treatment processes, performs operational and laboratory work, completes preventive and corrective maintenance, and supports regulatory compliance while providing technical assistance to Operators in Training.
Essential Job Functions
Service Delivery & Community Impact

• Independently performs assigned daily operations and maintenance activities to support reliable water and wastewater services and regulatory compliance.
• Responds to alarms, service interruptions, and operational concerns within assigned authority; escalates significant issues promptly.
• Maintains readiness for rotating on-call assignments, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency call-backs.

Operational Excellence & Program Management

• Operates, monitors, and maintains pumps, motors, valves, wells, electrical panels, gauges, controllers, disinfection equipment, lift stations, and related systems in accordance with established procedures and permits.
• Collects, performs, analyzes, and interprets operational and laboratory samples to support process control; makes authorized routine adjustments and reports abnormal conditions.
• Performs facility inspections and preventive and corrective maintenance; coordinates assigned repairs or replacements to maintain service and permit compliance.
• Prepares work orders, operational logs, inspection documentation, and other records needed for required reports and compliance.
• Initiates requests for tools, materials, equipment, and services in accordance with City purchasing procedures.

Collaboration & Relationship Building

• Provides on-the-job guidance and technical assistance to Operators in Training and utility maintenance staff as assigned, without formal supervisory authority.
• Coordinates effectively with Lead Operators, the Utilities Manager, contractors, vendors, regulatory representatives, and other City departments.

Problem Solving & Decision Support

• Identifies equipment, process, and system issues; takes authorized corrective action and recommends repair, replacement, or escalation as needed.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Applies current operating procedures, safety practices, and regulatory requirements to improve reliability, work quality, and compliance.

Emergency Operations

• Serves in an essential capacity during emergencies, disasters, and catastrophic events and may be assigned duties outside normal responsibilities to support public safety and continuity of City operations.
• Performs related duties assigned in support of City operations.

Minimum Qualifications
Required

• High school diploma or GED and two years of experience in the operation and maintenance of water systems, wastewater systems, or related utility facilities, including sufficient experience to perform routine duties independently. An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
• Current TCEQ Class C Water Operator or Class C Wastewater Operator license, based on departmental assignment. Employees assigned to combined water and wastewater operations must obtain both applicable Class C licenses within 24 months of placement, based on departmental assignment and operational need.
• Valid Texas Driver License.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must possess and maintain a valid Texas driver license and acceptable driving record.
• Must successfully complete required pre-employment screenings, including criminal background, drug and alcohol screening, and physical examination or fitness-for-duty evaluation, as applicable.
• Must maintain the applicable TCEQ Class C Water Operator or Class C Wastewater Operator license and obtain any additional license required for a combined water/wastewater assignment within the established timeframe.
• Must be available to work overtime, on-call rotations, weekends, holidays, and emergency response assignments as operational needs require.
• Must comply with all City safety policies, required training, and personal protective equipment requirements.

Special Requirements
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in office, field, plant, and utility-system environments. The employee is regularly required to walk, stand, bend, kneel, climb, reach, use hands and tools, and communicate effectively. The employee may be required to lift and move equipment, materials, and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move heavier items with assistance or appropriate equipment.

Work may involve exposure to outdoor weather conditions, extreme temperatures, noise, dust, chemicals, biological hazards, confined spaces, uneven terrain, moving equipment, and other hazards associated with water and wastewater operations. Required personal protective equipment must be used.

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

DISCLAIMER
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Duties and responsibilities may change to meet organizational needs, evolving technologies, regulatory requirements, and community expectations. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and may be revised by the
The City of Fulshear provides a comprehensive, cost effective, health and welfare package that includes the following: medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability (LTD), vision, flexible spending options, employee assistance program, retirement, and deferred compensation programs. Medical, dental and vision benefits are effective the first day of the month after your start date. Medical, dental, vision, LTD, and Life premiums are paid 100% by the City for all full time employees. The City will contribute 25% towards dependent healthcare costs. We also provide vacation, sick leave, holidays, bereavement, jury leave, and military leave.

HEALTH INSURANCE
The city offers employees medical insurance through BlueCross BlueShield. There is no Primary Care Physician (PCP) required. You have the option to choose one of the following plans: BlueCross BlueShield PPO (co-pay) or BlueCross BlueShield PPO HSA (high deductible plan).


FLEXIBLE SPENDING OPTIONS
The city provides two benefit accounts to help employees offset out-of-pocket medical costs: a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and a Health Savings Account (HSA). For employees enrolled in a city medical plan, the city contributes $1500.00 per year (prorated for new hires), funded at $125/month to either an HRA or HSA based on the medical plan selected.


NEXT LEVEL PRIME
The city pays for the employee's Next Level Prime Membership. This benefit gives employees and their eligible family members unlimited access to care at over 45 clinic locations in Texas and through 2/7 virtual visits with no copays at the time of service. Members can review primary care, urgent care, preventative services, chronic condition care, labs/blood draws, immunizations, and behavioral health/wellness support as part of the membership.


DENTAL INSURANCE
The city offers employees dental insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield. This plan is unique in that it allows you to choose any licensed dentist for covered services and the plan pays at the reasonable and customary rate until annual maximum.


VISION
The city offers vision insurance through EyeMed. EyeMed Vision plan offers benefits for eye exams, frames and lenses or contact lenses.

LIFE INSURANCE
The city provides a life insurance policy one times your annual salary to all full-time employees which includes an accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) through The Standard.


LONG TERM DISABILITY
Long Term Disability is funded completely by the City and is intended to help continue your income if you become unable to work due to illness or injury.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - EAP
Total Care EAP services has a wide arrangement of benefits include 24-Hour call centers, short-term counseling and work life solutions, legal and finance guidance, health and wellness programs as well as personal and professional development. This program is available to all members of your household.


AFLAC
Employees have the option of enrolling in AFLAC as a pre-tax benefit. Additional voluntary life insurance and AD&D options are available for employees and their families. The city does not cover any deductible, copays, or premiums associated with this benefit.

TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM - TMRS
The City of Fulshear offers a retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System. The City of Fulshear's TMRS plan requires a contribution (made by means of bi-weekly payroll deductions) equal to seven percent (7%) of the salary of each regular full-time City employee. The City matches employee contributions on a 2 to 1 basis after the employee is vested at the time of retirement. Vesting occurs after five (5) years of employment. Supplemental death benefits are offered by TMRS, who will pay a one-time lump sum payment approximately equal to one year's salary based on the 12 months prior to death.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION
In addition to TMRS retirement, 457B plans are available. The purpose of these plans is to allow an employee to set aside a portion of his/her salary and receive its value at retirement.

LEAVE ACCURAL
The City offers the following leave per year:

• Thirteen (14) paid holidays per year
• 120 hours of sick leave hours per year, accrued
• Three (3) days personal leave
• Employees accrue paid vacation on a calendar year basis starting your first pay period.
  • Up to two (2) weeks paid vacation in year one (1) through five (5)
  • Three (3) weeks paid vacation after five (5) years of service

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
Membership and paid dues for participation in professional association(s) relevant to the position. Tuition reimbursement for continuing education, with service commitment requirements.