Bio-Solids Plant Operator

Salary: $21.80 HourlyLocation : TX 75702, TXJob Type: Regular Full-timeJob Number: 995210Department: WaterDivision: Waste Water Treatment-746Opening Date: 04/22/2026Purpose Of PositionTo operate and maintain all processes of a wastewater bio-solids facility and a wastewater treatment facility. Ensure that bio solids standards and water quality standards meet State and Federal requirements before disposal or discharge.Essential FunctionsRead, interpret and apply State and Federal regulations required by a State of Texas Wastewater Discharge Permit.Monitor charts, meters, recorders, and equipment and make adjustments accordingly.Collect samples from treatment units and perform chemical analysis and adjust processes accordingly.Perform laboratory analysis on treatment plant effluent and biosolids.Communicate effectively both in writing and verbally.Work with electrical equipment and hazardous materials.Maintain processes and structures associated with a biosolids and wastewater treatment facility.Troubleshoot biosolids and wastewater processes and act accordingly.Perform maintenance on pumps, motors, gearboxes and other equipment.Utilize hand and power tools.Keep accurate maintenance records.Maintain plant structures, buildings and grounds.Must be able to read, write and understand English.Must be able to work in extremes of temperature; must be able to lift 100-pounds occasionally, 50-pounds frequently, and 25-pounds constantly.Other duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsEducation and Experience: High School diploma or GED required plus at least one (1) year of job related experience preferred. Must be familiar with hand tools.Must have the ability to obtain a Class "C" Wastewater Certification as issued by TCEQ within one (1.5) year of employment. Must possess a valid Texas Class "C" driver's license with a good driving record. Typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 7am to 4pm, but must be available for rotating on-call duty, which may work after hours, weekends, and holidays. Must have a telephone and reliable transportation.City Of Tyler PolicyIt is the policy of the City to recruit, employ and to provide compensation, promotion, and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, and other protected veteran. The City affirms that employment decisions shall be made only on the basis of a person's ability to perform the essential functions of the job. This position does require presence in the office to perform the essential functions of the job. The City shall continually review its employment practices and personnel procedures and take positive steps to assure that equality of employment opportunity in the City of Tyler, Texas is a fact as well as an ideal.The City of Tyler will accept two years of relevant experience in place of each year of college required in the job description. Four years of relevant experience will be considered in place of an Associate's Degree, and eight years of relevant experience will be considered in place of a Bachelor's Degree. Any experience required in the Minimum qualifications is in addition to years of experience substituted for a degree.The City of Tyler supports a policy of a drug and alcohol free workplace. All candidates are subject to pre-employment testing, which may include, but is not limited to, Drug and Alcohol Screenings, Work Fitness Evaluation, Criminal Background Check, and Consumer Report/Credit Check.No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any regular full-time position. Persons under eighteen (18) years of age may be employed in temporary or regular part-time positions, if they furnish the City with a minor's release (Form 2-2) and are approved by the City Manager. No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any position requiring the operation of a City motorized vehicle.The City of Tyler believes in putting people first. We are passionate, proactive, and purposeful in our mission to serve our community and make a positive difference in the lives of our neighbors.The City of Tyler offers the following benefits:Full range of benefits including Health/Teledoc, Dental, Vision, Disability, and $10K of Life Insurance at no cost to the employee2:1 match in our TMRS Retirement Plan11 paid holidaysGenerous paid time offFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)Supplemental life insuranceShort Term DisabilityAward-winning Infants at Work ProgramEmployee Assistance ProgramTuition reimbursementOngoing professional developmentWe are proud to provide you and your family with valuable and significant benefits at affordable rates. Any full-time employee regularly scheduled to work 40 hours or more per week or any part-time employee with a work schedule of 30 hours or more per week is eligible to enroll for insurance coverage.01In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your education and work history. Answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application. Please be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all of the information requested in these supplemental questions will deem your application "incomplete", so please be thorough in answering the questions. Please indicate whether or not you accept these terms by checking the appropriate box below.YesNo02Are you currently a City of Tyler employee?YesNo03Which best describes your level of education?Some high schoolHigh School Diploma or GEDSome collegeAssociate's degreeBachelor's degreeMaster's degree04Do you have at least one (1) year of relevant experience? (Must have a total of two (2) years of experience in lieu of education requirement)YesNo05If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please provide details on how and where you obtained the experience and the total number of years of experience. Please note that information provided here will need to be verifiable via the Employment History section of your application.06Do you have a Class "C" Wastewater Certification as issued by TCEQ or have the ability to obtain one within one (1) year of employment?YesNo07Are you able to work any shift assigned; days, evening, nights, swing, rotating, on-call etc.?YesNo08Do you possess a valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License with a clear driving record?YesNo