City of Katy
Description
Join the City of Katy’s Public Works Department as a Water Operator supporting safe, reliable drinking water for the community. This full-time role combines water system operations, hands-on maintenance, and customer service.
What you'll do
- Monitor wells, operate the water treatment plant, and calculate chlorine demand for proper disinfection.
- Repair water mains, service lines, fire hydrants, and meters to maintain water distribution infrastructure.
- Collect required monthly bacteriological samples, deliver them for testing, and prepare storage tanks for State inspections.
- Respond to leak reports, assist customers, read meters, and connect or disconnect water service.
- May provide emergency services during disasters or catastrophic events, including duties outside the usual role.
What you'll bring
- High school diploma or equivalent plus two years of water utility training and experience, or an equivalent education/training/experience combination.
- Valid State Driver’s License and Groundwater Treatment Plant Operator Class C license required; Class B Commercial Driver’s License may be required.
- Knowledge of water distribution and production systems, department procedures, and City codes and ordinances.
- Skills in basic mathematics, quality customer service, and establishing effective working relationships.
- Physical work includes climbing, standing, walking, kneeling, crawling, pushing, pulling, and lifting.
- Exert over 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or over 50 pounds frequently, and/or over 20 pounds constantly.
- May encounter mechanical and electrical hazards, chemicals, fumes, extreme temperatures, restricted workspaces, and intense noise.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Retirement, life/ADD coverage, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Paid time off.
Pay: $22.10 - $27.62 per hour
How to apply
Ready to apply? Complete the City of Katy’s application using the link below.
https://cityofkaty.applicantpro.com/iframe/mobile/4096381.html