Job Opportunity:  Plant Operator or Trainee - Wastewater Treatment

Are you looking for a vital role that contributes to public safety and environmental health?  The City of Nacogdoches Public Works Department is seeking a dedicated individual to join our Water Utilities Division as a Plant Operator or Trainee in Wastewater Treatment.

This is a great opportunity to start a career in municipal utilities!  Prior experience is preferred, but not required.  We will provide the training you need to succeed.

Key Responsibilities:  Protecting Tomorrow, One Drop at a Time

• Operational Monitoring:  Make regular tours of the plant, checking engines, pumps and generators for proper functioning.
• Compliance:  Accurately record data from meters and gauges and operate the plan within strict permit limits.
• Lab Work:  Collect water samples and perform standard chemical and biological tests.
• Maintenance:  Perform general preventive maintenance, assist with major repairs and conduct routine building and grounds maintenance, including mowing.

Required Qualifications:  A Foundation for Success

• High School Diploma or GED.
• A valid Texas Driver license.
• The ability to obtain a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Class D Wastewater License within one (1) year of hire date.  (Pay is dependent upon possession of Class A, B, C or D Wastewater License with certificate/license pay up to $200.00 per month, depending on license obtained) 
• Physical ability to perform heavy work (exerting up to 50 pounds occasionally), stand, sit, kneel and work in varies indoor/outdoor environmental conditions, including exposure to chemicals and temperature extremes.

Knowledge and Skills Preferred:  Where Science Meets Service

• Working knowledge of wastewater treatment plant operations, safety procedures and permitting requirements.
• Familiarity with standard laboratory tests and procedures.

Join our team and help ensure the safe treatment of wastewater and groundwater for our community.  Apply Today!