Maintenance & Operations Specialist - Water Plant Operator

Operates and maintains water plants, SCADA systems, and all related instrumentation and equipment. Conducts inspections and investigations of water facilities and cross-connection systems to identify and maintain water quality. Provides technical assistance and operational expertise to ensure water quality standards.

Benefits Overview

• 3 weeks of vacation per year after the first year (2 weeks of vacation during the first year)
• Medical insurance is provided at no cost to the employee
• Dental and vision insurance is offered
• Pet insurance is offered for your four-legged friend
• Supplemental insurance is offered
• $25,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee
• 13 days city observed paid holiday leave
• 16 hours of paid personal days each year
• Tuition reimbursement available for up to $2,000 per fiscal year
• Retirement plan includes a 7% contribution of an employee's gross salary to the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a city contribution match of 2 to 1
• Longevity pay in the amount of $7.50 per month, per year of service paid annually each December
• Employee Fitness Center

Our City Mission: To provide exceptional services that create and sustain a safe, livable, and vibrant community.

Our City Vision: Building a better tomorrow together by cultivating a City that is financially strong, with a thriving economy, quality infrastructure, and dynamic culture.

Our Core Values: Rtown THRIVES

• T eamwork: We believe in the power of collaboration and unity among our citizens, leaders, and our own staff to achieve common goals and enhance the well-being of our community.
• H ometown: We cherish and preserve the unique character and history of our town, creating a sense of belonging for all who call it home.
• R espect: We promote a culture of mutual respect, recognizing the inherent worth and dignity of every individual in our diverse community.
• I ntegrity: We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards, ensuring transparency and accountability in all our actions and decisions.
• V ision: We embrace innovation and forward-thinking ideas to shape a sustainable and prosperous future for Rosenberg while preserving our historic past
• E mployees: We strive to maintain a healthy work culture that places an emphasis on physical and mental well-being so our employees can perform to their full potential.
• S ervice: We are committed to delivering superior services and continuously improving to meet the needs of our community.

• Performs daily inspections of water wells and monitors equipment to ensure proper operating status and safety; detects malfunctions and makes necessary electrical and mechanical repairs, adjustments and/or parts replacements to restore operations
• Performs and coordinates with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for water sampling
  • Inspects residual, bacteriological, chemical, minerals metals, radiological, and other water sampling as required to maintain water quality and comply with the regulations of TCEQ and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
  • Assists with the development of the Citys annual Consumer Confidence Report and other reports and requests for information from TCEQ
• Assists with identifying and monitoring citys water quality sample sites and recommends appropriate sample frequency and sampling route design
• Maintains and updates the Citys monitoring plan
• Operates trucks, crane, torch, welder, meters, power and hand tools, diagnostic equipment, and other equipment as necessary to perform daily duties
• Performs general maintenance duties, including but not limited to repairing fences, mowing lawns and trimming weeds, painting equipment, repairing/building structures, installing concrete, cleans, maintains, repairs and/or rebuilds plant equipment as necessary with minimal downtime, injectors, regulators, relief valves, pumps, blowers, etc.
• Develops and maintains a database and records relating to water quality including spreadsheets, files, and maps to record dates locations, test results, etc.
• Oversees cross connection control program
  • Verifies testing of backflow prevention devices
  • Coordinates with local business owners on backflow prevention and catalogs reports
  • Maintains flushing reports for unaccounted water and fire hydrant flushing
  • Maintains logs of complaints and resolutions
• Provides technical expertise and assistance to the management team to ensure the City follows federal, state, and local water quality and public health standards
• Must be able to work the allocated hours of the position and be willing to report for duty on short notice at any hour of the day or night
• Abides by all policies, procedures, and rules associated with the Citys Safety Program
• Performs electrical wiring installation as required
• May repair and maintain utility lines
• Alerts supervisor of equipment, supply or operational problems encountered
• Performs other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or successful completion of the General Education Development (GED) Test
• Three (3) years full-time, paid experience in utility line maintenance, utility service, equipment operations, meter reading, construction or a closely related field

• Valid Class C Texas Driver License
• Reliable transportation and liability insurance
• Class B Groundwater Treatment License or Class B Surface Water Treatment License from Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) or the ability to obtain within two (2) years of employment
• Appointment will be conditional upon successful completion of the following pre-employment checks:
  • Criminal background check

• Controlled substance screening