Utilities Operator

Why Should You Join Our Team? 
Our trailblazing culture focuses on our employees, our citizens and the services we provide to our community. We are a data-driven and innovative full-service municipality located approximately 20 miles southwest of downtown Houston that invests in our team and offers real opportunities for career growth. We pay our Surface Water Operators a starting salary of $51,022 – $75,920 depending on your qualifications and experience. We also offer 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 stemming from a long-term commitment to innovation and inclusion. 

Benefits At-A-Glance:

• City-subsidized Medical and Dental Insurance with a variety of plan options;
• City-paid Basic Life Insurance @ 1x your annual salary and Long-term Disability;
• Voluntary Vision, Supplemental Life Coverage (for you and your family), Aflac indemnity plans such as Accident, Cancer, Hospitalization and Critical Illness, Short Term Disability and pre-paid legal benefits through Legal Shield; 
• 9 paid holidays and up to 3 floating holidays to use at your discretion; 
• A generous vacation package with accruals starting on day 1;  
• Paid sick leave; 
• Paid Parental Leave;
• A robust pension plan with TMRS includes your 7% contribution with 2:1 match by the City; 
• You won’t contribute to Social Security, but you can further your retirement income by contributing to a Deferred Compensation (457b) plan; 
• Longevity pay for each month of service after your first 13 months of employment;
• On-site Wellness facilities and programming (mind, body spirit & financial preparedness); and
• Access to multiple mental health benefits and resources, including a robust EAP…

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Our City Mission: WE ARE TRAILBLAZERS! Relentless in Our Pursuit of Good so that Our Employees, Residents, and Businesses Can Enjoy a Life Better than They Can Even Imagine.

Our Employee Values: Our values ignite passion, drive, and a sense of purpose, fostering a thriving and successful organizational culture!

Bold: We encourage each other to be bold in our ideas, decisions, and actions. We embrace innovation and take risks to drive progress.

Loyal: We are loyal to each other, the City and our Mission and Vision. We support each other to foster a cohesive and collaborative work environment. We celebrate our successes and address the challenges facing us, together.

Adaptable: We are resilient because we adapt to changing landscapes and market dynamics. We are flexible and understand the need for work-life balance. We embrace new technologies and evolving trends.

Zealous: We are committed to excellence in all endeavors. We encourage each other to strive for the highest standards of public service, quality, and performance. We hold ourselves, and each other, accountable for our words and actions.

Empowered: We are empowered with the necessary resources, opportunities, and responsibilities to excel in our roles. We seek out opportunities for development and growth, and help others do the same. We are inclusive, we embrace our differences and recognize the strength that comes from different perspectives and experiences. 

We are TrailBLAZErs!

• Develop the knowledge and skill for the essential operations of the membrane treatment plant and facilities in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
• Uses Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) to assist with operating/monitoring treatment process, adjusts chemicals and treatment equipment in accordance with regulatory permits
• Performs laboratory duties, maintains instruments, monitors quality control, collects samples and conducts analysis
• Enters sample analysis into daily log and ensures accuracy of all shift records/reports on their shift
• Provides and accepts plant turnover to the preceding/on-coming operator team
• Troubleshoots equipment and process control problems
• Monitors and adjusts plant parameters to sustain quality and regulatory compliance
• Performs preventative maintenance on pumps, motors, and tanks.  Clean and service all areas throughout the plant
• Regular on-site attendance is an essential function of this position. 
• Required to work as an essential employee before, during and after an emergency or disaster, whether natural or acts of war.
• Stay abreast of, and comply with, all City and departmental policies and procedures.   
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Assistant Director and/or their designee(s). 

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Operator I

• Two (2) years of experience in surface water treatment plant operation and maintenance, or one (1) year of direct experience at the City of Sugar Land Surface Water Treatment Plant.
• Municipal or government experience preferred.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver License.
• Must possess a TCEQ Class C Surface Water Operator License.

Operator II

• Four (4) years of experience in surface water treatment plant operation and maintenance.
• Municipal or government experience preferred.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver License.
• Must possess a TCEQ Class B Surface Water Operator License.

Operator III

• Eight (8) years of experience in surface water treatment plant operation and maintenance.
• Municipal or government experience preferred.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver License.
• Must possess a TCEQ Class A Water Operator License.