Wastewater Plant Operator (Mathis, Tx)

$13.00

Per Hour

Position range in San Patricio County $13.76 - $22.44 Per hour

Wastewater Plant Operator (Mathis, Tx)

MATHIS - CITY OF

Occupation: Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators

Location: Mathis, TX - 78368

Positions available: 1

Job #: 16905827

Source: WorkInTexas

Posted: 8/12/2025

Updated: 8/15/2025

Expires: 9/26/2025

Web Site: WorkInTexas

Onsite / Remote: Work onsite all of the time

Job Type: Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift

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Work Onsite

Full Time

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

DL

Required

Schedule

Full Time

Job Type

Regular

Duration

Permanent Employment

Hours

40 Hours Per Week

Shift

Day Shift

Public Transit

Available

Benefits

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Qualifications

Operate tools, mower, edger and trimmer

High School Diploma or G.E.D

Ability to obtain and maintain a Class D wastewater certification from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) within 1 year of Hire Date

Ability to upgrade and maintain to a Class C operator license within 2 years of hire date

Need to follow TCEQ requirements

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting for prolonged periods of time; use of fingers and of both hands required; ability to kneel, stoop, sit, bend, squat, climb and lift; adequate eyesight, hearing, and speech; field inspections require navigating uneven surfaces and grounds; may require entering trenches and climbing ladders

Must be able to pass drug screen and physical

Benefits

PAY: $13.00 PER HOUR

Pay: $13.00 per hour

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Responsibilities

Under supervision and/or instruction, performs installations, repairs, and maintains all related equipment and instrumentation to the wastewater treatment plant and completes related work tasks as required

Conducts plant operations for the purpose of operating and maintaining a waste water treatment plant to protect the public health

Works effectively with other employees to repair, replace, and maintain pumps, motors, instrumentation, and other related equipment

Protects the public health

Reads, understands, and follows written and oral job instructions

Records logs for reports by hand

Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned

Operates and maintains the wastewater plant equipment for treatment of wastewater to include cleaning, plant monitoring and operating equipment

Operates and maintains a wastewater treatment plant to protect downstream users in accordance with applicable state and federal water quality regulations

Operates and maintains a sludge dewatering press achieving cake result within applicable standards

Performs, repairs and conducts preventative maintenance for both treatment plant and belt press equipment such as lift station pumps and sludge pumps, jet pumps, clarifier motors, digester motors, blowers, rotostrainer and motor, backwash and skimmer pumps

Collects samples for the following scheduled plant and press laboratory tests: acute and chronic/toxicity test, process to significantly reduce pathogens, toxicity leaching procedure, and a summary of low and high effluent pH and monthly operators reports

Updates all schedule maintenance records, office communication records and purchase order records

Maintains required range of chlorinated and dechlorinated residuals and makes adjustment if necessary

Performs other related duties as required

Perform basic mathematical calculations

Write reminders, instructions and reports

SUPERVISION RECEIVED and EXERCISED:

Receives direction from the Water & Wastewater Superintendent and/or Public Works Director

Exercises supervision over the Wastewater Treatment Plant

Works indoors with some exposure to mechanical, electrical, explosive, fume, odor, dust, chemical and toxic waste hazards, using proper safety precautions; serve on stand-by for after-hours emergency work as required

Frequent outdoor conditions; exposure to conditions of construction and utility project sites including loud noises, dust, heavy equipment; exposure to inclement weather; exposure to other hazards while conducting field inspections; exposure to moving vehicles and equipment, slippery surfaces, and other related conditions

Maintain mental capacity that permits making sound judgments regarding work and have regular attendance

SCHEDULE: MON - FRI; 7AM - 4PM

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