Wastewater Plant Operator

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Wastewater Plant Operator

TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY

Occupation: Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators

Location: ROANOKE, TX - 76262

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

Posted: 05/28/2026

Positions available: 1

Source: WorkInTexas

Web Site: WorkInTexas

Onsite / Remote: Work onsite all of the time

Updated: 05/31/2026

Expires: 06/27/2026

Job #: 17020279

Job Requirements and Properties

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Work Onsite

Full Time

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience

36 Month(s)

DL

Required

Schedule

Full Time

Job Type

Regular

Duration

Permanent Employment

Benefits

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This position is responsible for performing the duties in the operation of water or wastewater treatment plant or a raw water pump station. Duties involve routine inspection of plant processes and equipment. Works under close supervision while consulting with direct supervisor when changes are necessary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Monitors plant operations by observation, instrumentation and laboratory test results and makes adjustments to predetermined parameters.

2. Monitors plant process using field instrumentation and process knowledge. Performs laboratory tests.

3. Under the direct supervision of a C level or greater licensed operator observes and adjusts the plants' flows and treatment process conditions by monitoring the status of production via hands on or remotely via SCADA.

4. Monitors condition of mechanical equipment and notifies appropriate personnel of needed repairs or any operational problems. Performs minor preventative maintenance to facilities in a safe and effective manner and may include grounds maintenance where needed.

5. Takes samples at various operating points in the plant process. Responsible for general housekeeping.

6. Responsible for maintaining thorough and complete process records and logs. May assist with data input into computer system.

7. Observes all safety guidelines as initiated by the Authority, in addition to being aware and responsive to plant security issues. May be responsible for plant security during night shift. Takes action to protect certain structures and equipment under emergency flood conditions. Assists in the safe handling and unloading of chemicals in the plant. May be responsible for responding to various emergency situations as directed by supervisor.

8. Performs other duties as assigned.

9. May be responsible for responding to various emergency situations, including after-hours, as directed by supervisor.

10. Employees assigned to this position are classified as essential personnel. Essential personnel are required to report to work when scheduled during departmental and/or emergency situations including, but not limited to, extended periods of inclement weather when travel may be difficult. This position is essential because in the absence of sufficient personnel, the plant cannot operate safely.

EDUCATION

(required level of education)

High school diploma or GED.

EXPERIENCE

(minimum years and types of related experience required)

Entry level.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

(any specialized certifications licenses or registrations required by TRA or other authority in order to do the job, including those the incumbent must be able to obtain)

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (or predecessor agency) Class D Water or Wastewater Operator's Certificate of Competency is required within first year of employment. Class C Certificate is required before three years of employment. Valid Texas driver's license.

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