Treatment Plant Operator III (Wastewater)
Salary
$25.24 Hourly
Location
414 N Bois DArc Ave, Tyler, TX
Job Type
Regular Full-time
Job Number
995237
Department
Water
Opening Date
06/02/2026
Purpose Of Position
Performs skilled work in the operation and maintenance of the City's Southside Wastewater Treatment Plant so that all treated water quality meets the State and Federal discharge permit requirements.
Essential Functions
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Operate and maintain plant equipment and plant processes at two wastewater treatment plants.
Perform physical/chemical analysis to monitor and adjust plant processes accordingly.
Interpret lab analysis on collected samples.
Monitor charts, meters, recorders, and equipment and adjust accordingly.
Report equipment malfunctions and irregularities in operations.
Record and evaluate plant operations, logs, and charts.
Inspect/clean/repair pumps, motors, aerators, digesters, clarifiers, lift stations, and other equipment.
Operate plant equipment and treatment processes.
Work requires being on-site.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Comprehend technical manuals and construction plans.
Operate a personal computer. / Order parts, supplies, etc.
Communicate with staff and the public.
Perform other job duties as assigned.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:
Possess knowledge of mechanical principles and troubleshoot electrical failures.
Possess the skill to troubleshoot plant processes and act accordingly.
Possess knowledge of the principles of safety involving the use of power tools, electrical equipment, and hazardous materials.
Possess the ability to operate power equipment/tools.
You must have good speech, eyesight, hearing, balance, finger movement, and the ability to grasp objects.
Must be able to stand, walk, and climb up to 8 hours daily; bend and stoop 6-8 hours daily; sit, crawl, and kneel; twist and turn up to 1 hour daily; occasionally lift and carry up to 50 lbs.; frequently push and pull up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions, in confined spaces, and at heights.
Must be able to work any shift assigned, including days, evenings, nights, swings, rotating, on-call/as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION, LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
High School diploma or GED required. Must possess a valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License with a clear driving record. Must currently have a valid Class "C" Wastewater License as issued by TCEQ.
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 possess a valid Class "C" Wastewater License as issued by TCEQ?
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Do you possess a valid Texas state drivers license with a clear driving record?
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Employer City of Tyler
Address 212 N. Bonner Ave.
City of Tyler, Texas, 75702
Phone 9035332050
903-531-1100
Website http://www.cityoftyler.org/