Treatment Plant Operator II/III (Water Production)
Salary
$24.04 Hourly
Location
TX 75702, TX
Job Type
Regular Full-time
Job Number
995222
Department
Water
Opening Date
05/07/2026
Purpose Of Position
Maintain and operate water treatment plant equipment and control the various treatment processes to ensure water quality criteria are met. This position reports to the Lead Treatment Plant Operator and Chief Treatment Plant Operator.
Essential Functions
Operate and maintain plant equipment and plant processes
Inspect, clean, and repair pumps, motors, meters, transmitters, etc.
Ability to control and monitor processes manually or using SCADA
Monitor equipment and make changes as necessary throughout the treatment processes
Interrupt lab analysis results and make recommendations to staff relating to chemical dose
adjustments
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
emergencies
Record and evaluate plant operations logs, reports, charts, etc.
Supervise staff in the absence of the Chief Operator
Train and supervise staff in maintenance procedures
Other duties as assigned
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
sedimentation, filtration, disinfection, storage, and transmission
Ability to operate various equipment such as power tools, tractors, mini excavators
Ability to troubleshoot plant processes and respond accordingly
Ability to operate a personal computer, use Microsoft Excel and Word effectively
Must be able to work near hazardous chemicals and follow all safety policies and procedures
Work is performed indoors and outdoors in various weather extremes
Must be able to stand, walk, and climb up to 6 hours daily; bend and stoop 4-6 hours daily; sit,
crawl, and kneel 1 hour daily; occasionally lift and carry up to 100 lbs. 30 minutes; frequently push
and pull up to 100 lbs. 30 minutes. Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions, in confined
spaces and heights. Must have good speech, eyesight, balance, finger movement, and be able to
grasp objects.
Minimum Qualifications
Treatment Plant Operator II -High school diploma or GED required; some college preferred in the field of chemistry, biology, or a related field, but not required. Two years' experience in surface water treatment operations. Must possess a current TCEQ Class C Surface Water license in good standing. Must possess a valid Class C Texas Driver's license with a clear driving record.
Treatment Plant Operator III -High school diploma or GED required; college preferred in the field of chemistry, biology, or a related field, but not required. Three years' experience in surface water treatment operations; prefer at least five years' experience. Must possess, at a minimum, a current TCEQ Class B Surface Water license in good standing. Must possess a valid Class C Texas Driver's license with a clear
driving record.
City Of Tyler Policy
It is the policy of the City to recruit, employ and to provide compensation, promotion, and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, and other protected veteran. The City affirms that employment decisions shall be made only on the basis of a persons ability to perform the essential functions of the job. This position does require presence in the office to perform the essential functions of the job. The City shall continually review its employment practices and personnel procedures and take positive steps to assure that equality of employment opportunity in the City of Tyler, Texas is a fact as well as an ideal.
The City of Tyler will accept two years of relevant experience in place of each year of college required in the job description. Four years of relevant experience will be considered in place of an Associates Degree, and eight years of relevant experience will be considered in place of a Bachelors Degree. Any experience required in the Minimum qualifications is in addition to years of experience substituted for a degree.
The City of Tyler supports a policy of a drug and alcohol free workplace. All candidates are subject to pre-employment testing, which may include, but is not limited to, Drug and Alcohol Screenings, Work Fitness Evaluation, Criminal Background Check, and Consumer Report/Credit Check.
No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any regular full-time position.
Persons under eighteen (18) years of age may be employed in temporary or regular part-time positions, if they furnish the City with a minors release (Form 2-2) and are approved by the City Manager.
No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any position requiring the operation of a City motorized vehicle.
The City of Tyler believes in putting people first. We are passionate, proactive, and purposeful in our mission to serve our community and make a positive difference in the lives of our neighbors.
The City of Tyler offers the following benefits:
We are proud to provide you and your family with valuable and significant benefits at affordable rates. Any full-time employee regularly scheduled to work 40 hours or more per week or any part-time employee with a work schedule of 30 hours or more per week is eligible to enroll for insurance coverage.
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In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your education and work history. Answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application. Please be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all of the information requested in these supplemental questions will deem your application "incomplete", so please be thorough in answering the questions. Please indicate whether or not you accept these terms by checking the appropriate box below.
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Do you possess a High School Diploma or GED?
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Do you have at least two (2) years of experience in surface water treatment operations?
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If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please provide details on how and where you obtained the experience and the total number of years of experience. Please note that information provided here will need to be verifiable via the Employment History section of your application.
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Do you currently possess a TCEQ Class C Surface Water License?
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Do you possess a valid Texas Class "C" Drivers License with a clear driving record?
Required Question
Employer City of Tyler
Address 212 N. Bonner Ave.
City of Tyler, Texas, 75702
Phone 9035332050
903-531-1100
Website http://www.cityoftyler.org/