Water​/Wastewater Operator

The City of Whitehouse, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is now accepting applications for a Full-Time Water-Wastewater Operator position.

All resumes and applications need to be submitted to the City of Whitehouse Attn:
Human Resources, PO Box 776 Whitehouse, TX 75791 or jlusk.

All interested applicants must be willing to work a flexible schedule to include weekends, and holidays in accordance with the on-call rotation. The successful applicant will be hired on a 6 month probationary period to be evaluated by the Public Works Director prior to becoming a permanent employee assigned to the position. The duties of the employee will be subject to but not limited to the following:

• Operate and maintain equipment at water wells, wastewater plant, and lift stations.
• Perform physical chemical analysis to monitor and adjust plant processes accordingly.
• Troubleshoot equipment and treatment processes as needed.
• Service and maintain all water well and plant structures/buildings.
• Performs preventative and corrective maintenance on underground facilities within the City’s collection and distribution system including water and sewer leak repairs and cleaning sewer lines with hydro jet truck.
• Properly locate and mark all underground facilities within the City’s collection and distribution system.
• Completes work orders as assigned
• Participate in on-call rotations and emergency response as required (e.g., storms, utility breaks).
• Other duties as assigned by the Public Works Director

Starting rate: $20.25 DOQ

The City offers excellent benefits including paid holidays, vacation/sick leave, health, dental, life, disability insurance, and TMRS retirement.

This position is subject to close without notice.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school Diploma or GED.
• Possess a valid Texas Class C Driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain T.C.E.Q. Class C Ground Water and T.C.E.Q. Class C Wastewater licenses within two years of employment.
• Ability to obtain T.C.E.Q. Class B Wastewater license within 5 years of employment.
• Experience with SCADA and GIS mapping systems preferred.
• 5 years of experience operating heavy equipment (backhoe, skid steer, and mini excavator) preferred.
• Applicant must pass a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen and physical administered by the City of Whitehouse appointed physician at the City’s expense.

• Ability to withstand standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Stretching, bending, pushing, stooping, climbing, crouching, and crawling.
• Must be able to perform physical activities such as lifting heavy objects up to 100 pounds.
• Work performed outdoors in all weather conditions and in varying environments (construction zones, confined spaces, traffic areas).
• Exposure to loud noise, dust, chemicals, and hazardous conditions.