Water Systems Operator

$0k Salary Not Available Position range in Gonzales County $27k - $44k Per Year Water Systems Operator

GONZALES COUNTY WATER

Occupation:

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators

Location:

GONZALES, TX - 78629-0749

Job Type:

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

Posted:

05/06/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas Onsite /

Remote:

Not Specified

Updated:

05/09/2026

Expires:

07/31/2026 Job #: 17011183 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience 1 Month(s) DL Required Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Public Transit Available Help for . Gonzales County Water Supply Corporation has an immediate opening with the opportunity to serve our community as a public water system operator. This position requires a TCEQ D water operators license (or higher) or the ability to obtain license within 6 months. The ideal candidate will have previous training and work experience in public water system operations and maintenance. The successful applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and provide authorization for a background investigation. A high school diploma or GED, along with a valid current Texas drivers license is also required. Pay is dependent upon qualifications (including but not limited to relevant experience and TCEQ licensure). Minimum pay for entry-level technician with the right qualities and no license yet is $17.50/hr. Employment benefits include paid vacation, sick and holiday leave; health, dental and vision insurance; and the opportunity to participate in retirement plan. Responsibilities include all aspects of public water system operations and maintenance, for example: the O&M of treatment, distribution and storage facilities, booster station and system troubleshooting, water line repairs, operation of mini-excavators for the installation and repair of water system facilities, new water service installations including pipe tapping, water system flushing, record and report keeping, inventory monitoring and recordkeeping, meter reading and maintenance, response to customer calls in a timely, professional and courteous manner, providing on-call services for response to urgent and emergency situations outside of regular business hours, performing routine and special water quality sampling, pump and motor troubleshooting and repairs, and many other duties as assigned.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $36,400.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance