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City of Pearland, Texas

Treatment Plant Operator II - Surface Water

City of Pearland, Texas, Pearland, Texas, us, 77588

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Job Title Treatment Plant Operator II – Surface Water (Full‑time)

Location City of Pearland, Texas – Houston Metropolitan Area

Salary & Hiring Incentives Hourly wage: $24.07 – $26.05 (based on experience and qualifications).

Grade C license: $2,500

Grade B license: $3,500

Grade A license: $5,000

Benefits The City pays all premiums for dental, long‑term disability, life insurance, and the majority of medical premiums for employees and dependents. Additional benefits include:

Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with 2:1 employer match

Access to city recreation fitness center

Employee assistance program

Educational assistance

11 paid holidays, 2 designated paid holidays

Paid vacation and sick leave

Active wellness program focused on physical, mental, and financial health

Job Summary The Treatment Plant Operator II – Surface Water serves as a team leader for SWTP Operator I staff, providing instruction and assistance in monitoring pump stations, chemical feed systems, and all primary process areas. The role involves ensuring routine calibration of monitoring instruments, adjusting chemical metering pumps, compiling data for monthly reports, determining process chemical dose and flow adjustments, and implementing corrective procedures for water quality.

Responsibilities

Provide instruction and assistance to SWTP Operator I staff.

Monitor pump stations, chemical feed systems, and primary process areas.

Calibrate continuous monitoring instruments for compliance reporting.

Adjust chemical metering pumps and determine chemical dose and flow adjustments.

Compile data for monthly reports and determine corrective procedures for water quality.

Coordinate budget needs with PCS.

Qualifications

High school graduation or GED equivalent with specialized courses/training in the water industry or related field.

Preferable college courses or certifications in environmental science, microbiology, or chemistry.

Three (3) years of experience in surface water treatment plants or closely related field.

Experience with membrane filters preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

Valid Class C Surface Water Operator license issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

Texas Class C Driver’s License.

Employment Details

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing (Utilities Operations)

Industry: Government Administration

How to Apply Submit your application through the City of Pearland job portal. Referrals are welcomed and can double your interview opportunity.

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