Plant Operator I (Hiring Incentive: $1,500)
Salary
$48,131.20 Annually
Location
Town Hall, 2121 Cross Timbers Rd, Flower Mound TX 75028, TX
Job Type
Full Time Regular
Job Number
2026-101
Department
Public Works
Division
Utility Services - Utility Services Operations
Opening Date
10/23/2026
- Description
- Benefits
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Description
Public Works is currently hiring for several essential positions that play a critical role in maintaining the Towns infrastructure. To help fill these important vacancies, the Town has approved both a Sign-On Incentive Program and an Employee Referral Incentive Program.
Sign-On Incentive - $1,500
The $1,500 Sign-On Incentive is available for newly hired Public Works employees (excluding Administrative Staff).
Key details:
- Paid on the employees first paycheck following hire.
- Limited to one sign-on incentive per employee while the program is in effect.
- Employees who leave Town employment within 90 days must repay $750.
- Incentives are paid through payroll and are subject to applicable taxes.
Employee Referral Incentive - $1,500
Help us recruit great candidates and earn extra income!
For eligible Public Works positions (excluding Administrative Staff), employees may receive:
- $500 when the referred employee is hired.
- $1,000 after the referred employee successfully completes six months of employment.
- $1,500 total incentive.
Additional information:
- Applicants must identify the referring employee on their employment application for the referral to qualify.
- Incentives are paid through payroll and are subject to applicable taxes.
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Under general supervision, performs all activities to operate and maintain the biological treatment process, chemical treatment, mechanical functions, and labor operations of the wastewater treatment plant, and to monitor and operate sewage lift stations and the water distribution system.
Examples of Duties
WORK ACTIVITIES:
- Monitors and operates wastewater treatment plant equipment such as pumps, valves, motors, filters, gauges, and meters to ensure proper functioning of the wastewater plant and sewage lift stations.
- Monitors and operates water distribution system equipment such as pumps, valves, motors, gauges, and meters, to ensure the proper functioning of the water distribution system.
- Monitors the flow of wastewater, dissolved oxygen concentration, and ammonia concentration, to make adjustments to treatment processes.
- Monitors water storage tank levels and distribution pressures to make adjustments needed to meet consumer demand for potable water.
- Monitors and operates bio-solids dewatering equipment as needed.
- Collects wastewater samples and interprets lab results to make process adjustments.
- Maintains daily records and monthly reports on wastewater operations.
- Maintains a clean and safe work area in and around all the plant processes and buildings.
- Completes preventative and corrective maintenance work orders on pumps, motors, air blowers, and other equipment in a timely manner.
- Informs supervisor of all problems, deviations, and unfamiliar situations.
- Adheres to the personnel, safety, and department policies and procedures.
- Assist other coworkers as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- A High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is required.
- Must possess a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Class "C" Wastewater Operator license prior to employment offer, and obtain a Class "C" Water Distribution Certificate within 12 months of date of employment.
- Must have a valid Texas drivers license and driving record must be in compliance with Town policy.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
- One (1) or more years of experience in wastewater treatment operation is required.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
- Must be able to read, write, see, hear, and walk.
- Perform strenuous physical activities to include, exerting up to 100 lbs. of pressure; lifting heavy objects; shoveling for long time periods; crawling; bending; walking; kneeling; climbing on and off equipment; operating moving and vibrating equipment; working indoors, underground, outdoors, in confined spaces, on level, unleveled terrain, and under constantly noisy conditions; and work in adverse environmental conditions to include inclement weather, hazardous conditions including mechanical, electrical, fumes, odor/dust/mist, chemical, and toxic waste hazards and other solid waste substances.
Must submit to and pass a post-offer, non-regulated drug test and thorough background checks (including criminal history.)
Desired Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:
- Good knowledge of the operation, equipment, and materials used in wastewater plants and sewage lift stations and potable water distribution systems.
- Must have basic knowledge of computers, SCADA systems, water treatment chemicals and testing procedures, math, and mechanical skills.
- Must have good hand/foot/eye coordination to operate equipment.
- Must be able to work various shifts in a 24 hour period to include nights, weekends and holidays.
Important Notice:
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For a detailed overview of our benefits package, please go to: http://www.flower-mound.com/index.aspx?NID=205
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Do you have a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)?
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Do you possess a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Class "C" Wastewater Operator license?
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Do you already have OR will you be able to obtain a Class "C" Water Distribution Certificate within 12 months of hire?
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Do you have a valid state-issued drivers license?
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Do you have a minimum of one (1) year of experience in wastewater treatment plant operations?
Required Question
Employer Town of Flower Mound
Address Town Hall
2121 Cross Timbers Road
Flower Mound, Texas, 75028
Phone 972-874-6011
Website http://www.flowermound.gov