Salary: $20.20 - $30.18 Hourly
Location : Kyle Wastewater Treatment Plant, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202500061
Department: Water Utilities
Division: WWTP Operating
Opening Date: 06/26/2025
Closing Date: 7/11/2025 11:59 PM Central

General Statement

Under the general supervision of the Lead Wastewater Plant Operator, the Assistant Wastewater Plant Operator, and the Wastewater Plant Operator will be responsible for safely operating the City's wastewater treatment plant, which utilizes an activated sludge treatment process in accordance with all local, state, and federal rules and regulations. The wastewater plan operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This position serves as essential personnel based on the needs dictated by the Public Works Director or the designated representative. This will require employees to return to work during inclement weather or emergency events. This position can be hired as either the Wastewater Plant Operator or Assistant Wastewater Plant Operator, depending on the candidate's qualifications.

The minimum starting salary is $20.20 - $30.18* + Competitive Benefits* Eligible experience, education, and expertise may provide a greater starting base pay within the full pay range.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain various plant operations and maintenance records.
• Maintain records of samples, results, and field testing parameters in accordance with predefined standards.
• Perform routine process control testing on treatment process.
• Read various laboratory equipment displays and correctly record results on log forms.
• Must provide organizational support by following all policies and procedures.
• Must be present at site at work when scheduled and on time; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Observes and follows safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Must be able to multi-task to meet all productive standards and complete assignment and work in timely manner.
• Must use Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook for reporting and communication.
• Must live within 45 minutes of normal travel time to Kyle, Texas. Will be required to be on-call.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum / Preferred Qualifications, Experience, and/or Certifications Required

Assistant Wastewater Plant Operator:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Possession of a valid Texas Class C driver's license is required.
• Must have reliable transportation and reside within forty-five (45) minutes of the Public Works Department in order to respond to after-hours emergencies.
• Ability to obtain TCEQ Class "D" Wastewater Treatment License within one year of hire date.
• Preferred Qualifications: Certification from a technical or vocational school. Previous experience in wastewater treatment operations.

Wastewater Plant Operator:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• One year of experience in work environments such as process control operations, water distribution, or wastewater collection, construction, or in the operation repair and maintenance of mechanical or industrial equipment.
• Possession of a valid Texas Class C driver's license is required.
• TCEQ Class "C" Wastewater Treatment License
• Preferred Qualifications: Certification from a technical or vocational school or an Associate Degree in environmental or Life Science field, and three years combined experience in work environments such as process control operations, water distribution, or wastewater collection, construction, or in the operation repair and maintenance of mechanical or industrial equipment. Class B Commercial Driver License is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic mathematical principles, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Skill in exercising sound judgment, including involving appropriate personnel in the decision-making process.
• Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment and effectively handle frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Ability to follow instructions, respond to management direction, and take responsibility for personal actions.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative by asking for and offering help when needed.
• Ability to analyze problems and develop effective solutions.
• Ability to read and interpret written information clearly and accurately.
• Ability to understand and apply documents such as safety rules, operating procedures, maintenance instructions, and manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and business correspondence using clear, professional language.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hand and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk; hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Any corrective eyewear required while operating a motor vehicle must be worn at all times while working.
Working Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; explosives; risk of radiation and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This position description has been prepared to assist in defining job responsibilities, physical demands, and skills needed. It is not intended as a complete list of job duties, responsibilities, and/or essential functions. This description is no intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under supervision. The City of Kyle retains and reserves any or all rights to change, modify, amend, add to or delete, from any section of this document as it deems, in its judgment, to be proper.

Employment with the City of Kyle is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications. Selected candidates for positions will be subject to a background investigation and to pre-employment drug screen, depending on the position, may require a physical assessment upon a conditional job offer.

• 100% Paid Premiums for employee-only coverage for Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (STD), and Basic Life Insurance Policy
  • 3 medical plans to choose from
  • Routine Preventive Care is covered at 100% for all plans
  • Telemedicine is available for all plans, some with no copay
  • Up to $300 for reaching Wellness program goals and completing one-time reward activities per year
  • $1000 Healthcare Reimbursement Account for each employee registered for Medical Insurance
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Life for Dependents
• Paid Parental Leave of 12 weeks for eligible employees
• Low-Cost Employee Supplemental Life Insurance Available - Guaranteed Issue up to $150,000 with no medical exam.
• Low-Cost Dependent Supplemental Life Insurance Available
• Retirement - Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)
• Optional 457-deferred compensation plan
• Optional Flexible Spending Account: Medical and Dependent
• Health Savings Account (HSA) for High-Deductible Health Plan
• Employee Assistance Program 24/7
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• Two (2) Personal Holidays to use at your convenience
• Holiday Pay for 13 holidays throughout the year
• Longevity Pay for eligible employees
• Sick & Buy Back Program for eligible employees
• Up to $4,000 per fiscal year for Tuition Reimbursement for eligible employees