Water Production Operator I

Salary : $21.12 - $31.67 Hourly

Location : College Station, TX

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 2602506

Department : Water Services Department

Opening Date : 01 / 09 / 2026

Closing Date : 4 / 3 / 2026 11 : 59 PM Central

Hiring Range : $21.12-$23.23

Description

Under general direction of the Water Production Lead Operator, the Water Production Operator operates and maintains the water production facilities to assure an adequate supply of potable and palatable water for the public water system and assists in ensuring compliance with all Texas Commission Environmental Quality (TCEQ) rules and regulations related to a public water system.

Principal Duties

Water Production Operator I

This entry-level position in water production operations involves working under close supervision while learning and performing essential duties of the trade..

1. Regulate flow of potable water through the production facilities and maintain water level in reservoir and elevated towers to meet the system demands.

2. Operate & maintain various pumps, motors, and other water production equipment and machinery.

3. Assist in the collection of all necessary water samples and perform standardized laboratory tests to monitor and control water quality.

4. Prepare daily and monthly records to document pumping operations including electricity and chemicals used, assist with all record keeping, enter data into computer records management system and effectively operate the SCADA system.

5. Adjust dosage of treatment chemicals used for disinfection and corrosion control. This includes handling of hazardous chemicals for water treatment as required, including, but not limited to, chlorine and sodium hypochlorite.

6. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required :

High School Diploma or G.E.D equivalent

Valid Texas Driver's License

Possess a Class D Water License from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), or have the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire date, and the ability to maintain

Ability to obtain and maintain a Class C Groundwater License from Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) within two (2) years of hire date

Available for emergency response and shift work, to include on-call duties after hours, and on weekends and holidays

Preferred :

Knowledge of water treatment plant operations

Knowledge of safety hazards and safe-practice standards in the work area assigned

TCEQ Class C or higher Water Treatment Operator License

Experience working with MS Word and Excel computer software

Supplemental Information

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment characteristics described are representative of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees may be required at times to wear personal protective equipment including respiratory protection / confined space breathing apparatus while performing work in environments that could have the potential to contain wet or humid conditions, vapors or particulates, and hazardous chemicals.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

Drug Screening : Due to the safety and / or security sensitive nature of this position, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement drug and / or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy.

Position posted until filled or closing date.

An Equal Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT :

www.cstx.gov / careers

recruiting@cstx.gov

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to include; Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, TMRS-Retirement (2 : 1 matching), Deferred Compensation, Term Life AD&D, Dependent Life, Flex Benefits, an Employee Health Clinic & Educational Assistance. .

01

Are you available for emergency response and shift work, to include on-call duties after hours and weekends and holidays?

• Yes
• No

02

What qualities, and experience do you possess that would make you a good candidate for this position?

03

Do you have a High School diploma or GED equivalent?

04

Do you possess a Class D Water License from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), or have the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire date?

05

Are you able to obtain and maintain a Class C Groundwater License from Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) within two (2) years of hire date?

Required Question