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Water Utility Operator (Trainee, I, II, III)
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What they do
A Water Treatment Specialist or Waste Water Operator operates and monitors equipment in facilities that treat wastewater. Monitors treatment processes so that water is cleaned to meet public health and environmental standards and is safe for drinking or releasing into the environment.
$51,876 / year median in Texas
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Water Utility Operator (Trainee, I, II, III) City of Garland United States, Texas, Garland 200 North 5th Street (Show on map) Sep 02, 2026
Summary Responsible for inspecting, installing, cleaning, maintaining and repairing the City's Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection system infrastructure.
Pay Range Water Utility Operator Trainee:
$18.15
•$19.91 per hour
Water Utility Operator I:
$19.91
•$29.88 per hour
Water Utility Operator II:
$21.85
•$32.71 per hour
Water Utility Operator III:
$23.62
•$36.65 per hour Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Make decisions on how to best maintain, repair or install utility items in the Water/Wastewater utility system. Operate various types of equipment necessary in the daily repair, installation and maintenance of the Water/Wastewater utility system. Perform repairs on water mains, wastewater mains, service lines, service laterals, meters, meter boxes, cleanouts, manholes, valves and fire hydrants. Maintain the Water/ Wastewater utility system. Perform installation of new and replacement substandard utility items. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Skill to operate heavy and light equipment Knowledge of Water Utility installation, maintenance, and repair Knowledge of safety hazards and safety practices Skill to use a variety of tools appropriate for the work assigned Minimum Qualifications / Licenses and Certifications Water Utility Operator Trainee High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D) No experience required Water Utility Operator I High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D) Up to 2 years of experience Water Distribution D license or Wastewater Collections I certification Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement (within 9 months) Water Utility Operator II High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D) 2-5 years of experience Water Distribution C license or Wastewater Collections II certification Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement Water Utility Operator III High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D) 5+ years of experience Water Distribution B license or Wastewater Collections III certification Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement Physical Requirements / Work Environment The incumbent works in an outdoor environment and confined spaces; frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk. Exposed to physical exertion such as bending, lifting, stooping, reaching, pulling, and pushing. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.