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Position range in Texas $17.17 - $21.16 Per hour W/WW Operator(DOQ)

PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD

Occupation:

Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other

Location:

Brownsville, TX - 78521

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Other, see job description Shift

Posted:

09/01/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas

Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

09/04/2026

Expires:

10/01/2026

Job #: 17063653

Job Requirements and Properties

Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite

Full Time Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience

24 Month(s) CDL

Required Schedule

Full Time Job Type

Regular Duration

Permanent Employment Public Transit

Available Benefits Help for . This is entry level work in the operation of groundwater, surface water, or wastewater treatment plant equipment and facilities on an assigned shift.

Operator Apprentice and Operator D:

Learns, assists, and performs the safe and efficient operation of treatment process units, groundwater well field, filters, pumps, reverse osmosis membrane trains, other plant equipment, and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems in accordance with established procedures and state agencies, rules, and regulations. Operates raw water facilities and sludge digesters; and maintains proper water levels in tanks and covered storage reservoirs by operating pumps and valves. Under the supervision of Operator Chief and Lead Operators, regulates the proper dosage of treatment chemicals according to prescribed instruction for their application and use; calculates and records chemical dosages; assists in changing chlorine cylinders as needed. Collects and preserves samples and performs routine laboratory analysis. Collects and maintains records of plant and system operations and reviews them with supervisor. Records data in log books, spreadsheets, and trending and normalization programs. Cleans, lubricates, and paints equipment and assists in the maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment. Learns, and adheres to, industry specific safety standards and BPUB safety policies and procedures. May handle hazardous chemicals to do clean-in-place procedures on reverse osmosis membrane trains. May be assigned to assist belt press operator; may generate waste manifests (trip tickets) for the transporting of sludge or solids to a staging area or disposal site. May operate heavy equipment (i.e., forklift, backhoe, scissor lift, etc.) to position roll-off boxes for sludge dewatering process, load/unload plant equipment, chemical shipments, and to perform housekeeping around plant premises. Completes other job duties as assigned.

Operator C, W/WW B and Operator A :

This is skilled work in the operation of groundwater, surface water, or wastewater treatment plant equipment and facilities on an assigned shift. Safely and efficiently operates water treatment equipment, groundwater well-fields, filters, reverse osmosis trains, aeration basins, clarifiers, chemical feeders, and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems in accordance with established procedures and state agencies rules, and regulations. Checks, adjusts, and repairs process control equipment at the treatment plant and pump stations. Collects data for the treatment plant and system operations; records data in log books, spreadsheets, trending programs, or reverse osmosis normalization programs. Determines chemical dosages, reads gauges, meters, and sensors, and monitors SCADA systems, and interprets data to maintain an efficient treatment process. Learns and adheres to industry specific safety standards and BPUB safety policies and procedures. Prepares shift reports and reviews documentation with supervisor. Collects and preserves samples; performs routine laboratory analysis, interprets laboratory data, and applies mathematical calculations and chemical applications that relate to plant processes. Cleans, lubricates, and paints equipment; may remove grease deposits, debris, and sand from wet wells; drains and cleans degritters and pumps. May conduct clean-in-place procedures on reverse osmosis and microfiltration membranes using hazardous chemicals and cleaning agents. May be assigned to operate belt filter press unit for sludge dewatering; may generate waste/ manifests (trip tickets) for the transporting of sludge or solids to a staging area or disposal site. May operate heavy equipment (i.e., forklift, backhoe, scissor lift, etc.) to position roll-off boxes for sludge dewatering process, load/unload plant equipment, chemical shipments, and to perform housekeeping around plant premises. Oversees off-loading of chemicals, checks chemical supplies and dosages, and assists in changing chlorine cylinders as needed. May be held criminally liable if knowingly falsifies reports to Texas Department of Health (TDH), Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) or Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Learns, and adheres to, industry specific safety standards and BPUB safety policies and procedures. Assists in the development of operating procedures, parameters, and job safety analysis. Completes other job duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of the operating principles and practices and the maintenance requirements of treatment and pumping equipment and machinery. Considerable knowledge of the processes involved in the treatment of raw water, groundwater, and wastewater. Knowledge of State and Federal rules and regulations pertaining to water or wastewater processes. Some knowledge of standard laboratory principles, techniques, terminology, and equipment. General knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions associated with treatment plants. Computer skills working with Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word). Written and oral communication skills in English. Skill in understanding and following oral and written instructions and procedures in English. Ability to inspect machinery and mechanical equipment and to detect flaws and defects in operations. Ability to read meters and charts accurately and to maintain records of shift operations. Ability to operate treatment process equipment and SCADA controls. Ability to keep accurate records and prepare reports. Ability to continuously work on improving own knowledge and skills. Ability to complete assigned duties and functions in a safe, timely, and effective manner. Ability to exercise independent judgment in correcting certain problem situations.