Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator in-Training

Salary

$40, $50,939.20 Annually

Location

Round Rock, TX

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

Department

Public Works

Division

Wastewater Treatment Plant

Opening Date

10/09/2025

Closing Date

10/22/2025 11:59 PM Central

Under close supervision, performs routine tasks to provide operational and general maintenance support at a water or wastewater treatment plant, wastewater collection, or water distribution systems facility. Performs in both operations and maintenance to develop competency in both disciplines.

Posted range is the starting salary. Pay rate offered is based on experience.

• Assists with routine rounds of the facilities to monitor the treatment process and identify process anomalies or mechanical problems with plant equipment. Assists in connecting and disconnecting one-ton chlorine gas containers and handling other treatment chemicals as needed. Performs lab analysis and documents results in accordance with policies.

• Learns to perform and record the results of various laboratory tests to assess water quality and to determine optimal chemical treatment, such as pH, alkalinity, turbidity, chlorine residual, hardness, temperature, conductivity, and other related tests.

• Monitors wastewater quality by performing laboratory tests, observing continuous monitoring equipment and the computer system. Documents and reviews test and equipment results according to policy. Makes treatment adjustments as needed.

• Learns to calculate dosages for various chemicals, and the purpose for which the chemicals are used.

• Assists with predictive and corrective maintenance on specialized equipment such as pumps, blowers, clarifiers, and valves.

• Assists with preventative maintenance tasks such as lubrication; changing equipment oil/fluids; and installing packing, bearings, and seals.

• Assists with process control tasks such as basic flow control, sampling, basic laboratory testing, normal operations of pumps and blowers, and adjusting chemical feeds.

• Maintains plant operations and maintenance records using logbooks, databases, and spreadsheets.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• At least six (6) months of general work experience.

• Class C Texas Driver's License or ability to obtain before employment.

• Completion of, or ability to complete within one (1) year of employment, Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Technician Training provided by Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX).

• Must obtain a Class D Wastewater license issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) within one (1) year of hire, if not currently holding the license.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain within three (3) years of employment, a Wastewater Class C license issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

The City of Round Rock recognizes that everyone is concerned about financial protection - both now and for the future. Recognizing that employees are essential in the operation of an organization, the City wants to help provide our employees and their families with a measure of security through our benefit program.

Working toward that goal, the City offers security for the present and the future.

Security for the Present:

• Health Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Additional Supplemental Plans (optional)

Security for the Future:

• Retirement Plan
• Deferred Compensation Plans

Additional Benefits:

• Education Reimbursement Assistance
• Employee Wellness Center
• Clay Madsen Recreation Center Membership
• Employee & Family Pool Pass (seasonal)
• Round Rock Public Library Card
• Medical and Dependent Day Care Reimbursement Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Longevity

Leave Benefits:

• Vacation
• Sick
• City Holidays