Plant Operator I - Stevens Filter Plant

Job Description:

Plant Operator I - Stevens Filter Plant

Description

Overview

Plant Operator I is responsible for adequately monitoring treatment of drinking water throughout full process to include hazardous chemical handling, filter assessments, regulatory compliance sampling, and process control sampling. This position is also responsible for assisting in the maintenance and operation of the 161.5 million gallon per day facility.

Responsibilities

• Assist in operating a surface water treatment facility utilizing basic knowledge of conventional water treatment processes in accordance with state and federal regulations

• Perform sampling, monitoring and testing required to maintain compliance with state and federal regulations governing drinking water treatment

• Conduct laboratory analysis such as pH, turbidity, chlorine residual, alkalinity, etc. in compliance with TCEQ state approved lab requirements

• Startup/Shutdown raw water intake pumps and monitor intake bar screens operating rakes as needed to prevent obstructions to flow

• Assist with planned repairs and re-routing flows or startup/shutdown of equipment and processes for plant projects

• Must have basic knowledge and understanding of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems that monitor and control plant processes

• Conduct and record routine equipment calibrations and verifications in accordance with state and federal requirements correcting or reporting issues with equipment as needed

• Understand functions of equipment/machinery including valves, pumps, motors, disinfection equipment, vehicles, etc

• Conduct preventative maintenance and issue corrective maintenance work orders through the City's computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)

• Ensure facilities, including satellite locations, are secure

• Clean and maintain plant grounds

• Maintain detailed records and logs of laboratory activities and issues occurring during the shift

• Assist in internal and external comprehensive compliance investigations

• Perform data entry functions in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)

• Maintain records for regulatory compliance

• Directly handle hazardous chemicals such as chlorine gas, sodium permanganate, sodium hydroxide (liquid caustic solution)

• Maintain adequate chemical inventory

• May be asked to perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED

• No prior experience required

Licenses and Certifications

Required

• A valid driver's license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire

Required within six (6) months of hire

• TCEQ Class D Operator License

Employment Testing

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal Background Check: Yes

• Motor Vehicle Record Check: Yes

• Drug Screening: Yes

• Physical Exam: Yes

Basis of Rating

A recruitment consultant will evaluate all applications against the posted qualifications. The city may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.

Supplemental Information

• Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi.

The City of Corpus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

Closing Date/Time: February 12, 2026

Salary:

17.80-29.17 USD