The City of Sweetwater Texas

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City of Sweetwater Established 1881 - City Seal
200 East 4th Street
PO Box 450
Sweetwater, TX 79556
Phone: (325) 236-6313
Fax: (325) 235-1850
Employment

 

 Water Plant Operator

Salary

• This position is full-time and includes full benefits.
• The job grade is 9A and pays $2262.67 per month.
• Working hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions
• Must possess a High School diploma or GED
• Possess a Valid Texas Drivers License
• Must be able to obtain a “C” Surface Water License from TCEQ within two (2) years.
• Must have strong math skills, computer knowledge, general knowledge of the operations of pumps, motors, chemical feed equipment, lab skills and knowledge of minor electrical repairs and trouble shooting. This may consist of the use of an OHM meter for electrical trouble shooting.
• Must have or be able to obtain a non-commercial Structural Pest and Weed Control License within a year.
• Must be skilled in the operation of a tractor shredder and forklift.
• Must be able to work overtime and on weekends on short notice.
• Shift work may be required which will include evenings, midnights, and weekends if Oak Creek Lake is brought back on line for treatment through the plant.
• Once water license is obtained there will be a mandatory on call rotation at the water treatment plant. This will include after hours and on weekends to perform lab procedures on the weekend and emergency call outs for the plant and well field on short notice.