Salary : $2,968.13 - $4,484.77 Monthly
Location : Cedar Park, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 202500086
Department: Public Works
Division: Water Treatment Plant
Opening Date: 09/08/2025
Closing Date: 9/22/2025 5:00 PM Central

The City of Cedar Park
The City of Cedar Park is hiring for a Treatment Operator Apprentice to join our team in the Public Works and Utilities- Water Treatment Plant. Cedar Park is a well-organized city offering great benefits and perks available on your first day of employment including: City-subsidized health benefits; life and disability insurance; a variety of voluntary benefits; a robust pension plan with TMRS to set you up for a fulfilling retirement; a down-to-earth casual environment and dress code; and a positive team--oriented culture. This is an excellent time to join our team and truly make an impact in our local community!!!
ABOUT CEDAR PARK
As the third largest city in the Austin metropolitan area, Cedar Park is an integral part of the rapid growth and prosperity of Central Texas and Williamson County. Cedar Park is widely known for its excellent schools and a pro-business environment. We are consistently named by multiple outlets one of the top places in the U.S. to raise a family - due to our abundance of amenities, relaxed lifestyle, and our commitment to community and effective government. Just 17 miles from downtown Austin and on the edge of the Texas Hill Country, Cedar Park offers the best of both worlds: the energy of an innovative and booming metropolis, yet the best of small community life with parks, nature trails, and comfortable neighborhoods. It all adds up to a great place for families and businesses to call home.
The Position
Assist Treatment Operators with the operation and maintenance of the plant as required by City, State, and Federal guidelines; including, once licensed, collecting water samples, performing lab tests, and recording results; monitoring and maintaining plant equipment; monitoring and documenting chemical usage; and grounds-keeping.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Water Reclamation and Water Treatment Plant:

• Performs routine inspections of water reclamation facilities, monitors pumps, tanks, chemicals, and filters, and adjusts equipment or chemicals to maintain specified operating conditions.
• Once licensed, collects periodic water samples from various locations within the facility and performs numerous chemical analyses, including pH, alkalinity, chlorine, turbidity, phosphorous, total suspended solids, nitrogen, etc., and ensure proper calibration of measuring equipment.
• Calculates various daily, weekly, and monthly chemical usage and water statistics, and records data on logs and charts.
• Ensures cleanliness of wastewater facilities and cleans equipment as necessary.
• Performs corrective and preventive maintenance on water reclamation equipment, including pumps, motors, valves, plumbing, gauges, gears, etc.
• Operates belt press to de-water solids.
• Routinely calibrates online monitoring analyzers.
• Performs grounds-keeping duties, including mowing, as required.
• Operate backhoe and other heavy equipment; and
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned.

Additional Job Function for Water Treatment Plant:

• Monitors distribution for the plant with the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System.

Acceptable Experience, Training, Certifications and Licenses
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:
High School Diploma or its equivalent.

Water Treatment Plant Apprentice: Ability to obtain Class D Water Treatment Operator License within six (6) months of employment (TCEQ).

Valid Texas Driver's License applicable to job responsibilities, with an acceptable driving record.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Methods, practices, and equipment used in water treatment facilities.
• Plumbing.
• Welding.
• Handling hazardous materials, minor electrical repair.
• Basic chemistry.
• Pumps and motors.
• Water chemical analyzing equipment; city, state, and federal water treatment specifications and regulations.
• Laboratory testing and procedures.

Skill/Ability to:

• Learn and comply with state and federal regulations applicable to water reclamation facilities.
• Perform simple mathematical calculations.
• Operate personal computer and computerized equipment.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.
• Demonstrate proficiency in both oral and written communication.
• Operate and repair light equipment, such as power tools.
• Operate and repair medium equipment and machinery, such as commercial mowers.
• Operate and repair heavy or complex machinery, such as HVAC systems, construction equipment, or wastewater plants.
• Able to lift up to 75 lbs.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.
Supplemental Information

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to: Utility Superintendent
Directs: This is a non-supervisory position
Other: Has frequent contact with other city employees and with the general public

APPLICATION PROCESS
This position is open until filled. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure you are considered for this position. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted by the hiring manager. For consideration, please apply online at.

Key Highlights about the City of Cedar Park!
The City of Cedar Park is a vibrant community of 82,220 consistently ranked by the U.S. Census Bureau as one of the fastest-growing communities in the Austin metro. Named for a popular park and rail stop in the late 1800s, Cedar Park is now home to two professional sports teams, the Texas Stars AHL hockey team, and the Austin Spurs NBA G-league basketball team, as well a growing number of high-tech and major manufacturing employers. Cedar Park has several rankings by a variety of sources as one of the Best Cities for Families and one of the Safest Cities in Texas.

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The City of Cedar Park strives to provide the best quality of life for its employees, the City provides a number of opportunities for all regular full-time employees to participate in group medical, dental, life insurance and long-term disability programs. Retirement options are provided by the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS). Other programs such as paid vacation time, deferred compensation and educational assistance are also offered. Click here to view our
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What best describes your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma/ GED
• At least 30 hours of college credit

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What best describes your experience with water treatment operations

• No Experience
• Less than two (2) Years of Experience
• I have a minimum of Two (2) Years of experience

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Briefly describe why you are interested in this position and what makes you the best candidate?
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After training, this position will require overnight shifts. Are you able to work overnight shift hours?

• Yes, I am able to work overnight shifts after training.
• No, I am not able to work overnight shifts.

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