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Position range in Webb County $15.04 - $17.74 Per hour Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator (WWTP Operator)

Fuel America Travel Center 2

Occupation:

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators

Location:

Encinal, TX - 78019

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Flexible Shift

Posted:

08/31/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas

Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

09/03/2026

Expires:

09/30/2026

Job #: 17062853

Job Requirements and Properties

Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite

Full Time Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience

12 Month(s) Age

18 and up Language

English, Well Schedule

Full Time Job Type

Regular Duration

Permanent Employment Shift

Flexible Shift Public Transit

Available Benefits Help for .

JOB DESCRIPTION

The individual in this position provides technical operational changes, adjustments, and repairs to plant equipment and facilities wastewater treatment plants, usually with considerable independence. T. This assignment is has openings in Fuel America 23183 IH 35 Encinal Texas

RESPONSIBILITIES

Observes plant metering equipment on a scheduled basis, noting reading of flows at specified intervals; makes adjustments to flows of water and chemicals as necessary to maintain plant operation within operational standards.

Keeps a log of plant operational characteristics, changes and repairs made, and other incidents of relevance to plant production.

Collects samples of water or wastewater at stages of treatment for analysis.

Reports defects of plant operations to the supervisor.

Supervises the work of trainees, and instructs them in plant operations and the responsibilities of operators.

Washes prescribed areas of the plant on a designated schedule; paints areas and equipment as required.

Performs routine/daily maintenance activities on treatment plant and generator equipment.

Supports and assists in major maintenance activities on treatment plant and operation equipment.

Operates all plant equipment as required.

Advises supervisor when plant operates outside mandated standards; prepares monthly report to state regulatory agency.

Works stand-by for after hours emergencies or overtime.

Performs additional duties as required.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

• Graduation from high school, or completion of the GED
• A Class A, B, or C water or wastewater operator license.
• Experience equal or greater than the TCEQ requirements: 1 years for a C license, 1 years for a B license, 1 years for an A license, or a combination of experience and education sufficient to satisfy the TCEQ requirement.

Maintenance of a current/valid State of Texas Driver License which meets requirements of the Municipal Operations & Consulting, Inc. insurance carrier (at no additional cost or risk), and determined by Municipal Operations & Consulting, Inc to be an acceptable driving record history.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain stationary; move; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to remain stationary; communicate and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. frequently, 25 lbs regularly and 50 lbs. occasionally. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Technical Requirements Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment and techniques.

Knowledge of treatment plant and lift station equipment, its capacities and limitations, design specifications and characteristics.

Knowledge and understanding of the importance to public health of the constant correct operation of the treatment plant.

Skill in making correct reading of plant operation meters and other monitoring equipment.

Skill in making correct adjustments to plant pumps, chemical feeders and other equipment to ensure that water is being treated within standards.

Skill in detecting plant malfunctions, from correct reading of meters, from the visible and audible characteristics of operation, and by periodic sampling of the water product.

Skill in reporting: transcribing of meter numbers correctly, interpretation of these meter readings and in describing in oral and written form the operational characteristics.

Ability to perform mandated chemical analyses and, based on these analyses make the appropriate adjustments to plant operations.

Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to handle dangerous chemicals and other hazardous substances in a safe manner.