Utilities Operator

About the City of Sugar Land

The City of Sugar Land serves over 110,000 residents and is known for its high quality of life and commitment to innovation. Our team is driven by service, collaboration, and a shared goal of making our community even better.

At the City of Sugar Land, we’re building a high-performing, innovative community where employees are empowered to make an impact. You’ll join a collaborative team, enjoy strong benefits from day one, and have real opportunities to grow your career.

We follow our BLAZE values by encouraging bold ideas, fostering a supportive and collaborative team, adapting to change, holding ourselves to high standards, and empowering employees to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact.

What We Offer 

• A competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance package with coverage starting Day 1
• TMRS pension with 2:1 city match; 457(b) options
• Paid holidays, vacation, and paid parental leave
• Wellness programs, mental health resources, and an EAP
• Grow your career with professional development programs, training opportunities, and career advancement through our Gold Standard People Development Division.

What We Pay

The Surface Water Operator is an non-exempt position with a starting salary of $24.53 - $36.50 annually.

• 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). 

What You Bring:

• 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.

The citizens of Sugar Land depend on City employees before, during and after an emergency or disaster to provide or restore essential public services for the health, safety and quality of life for our community. In the event of a wide scale emergency that could impact our community, all employees must be ready to assist in managing the crisis and will be considered essential for the continuity of governmental operations.