Treatment operator II Salary $4,683.47 - $5,855.20 Monthly Location Cedar Park, TX Job Type Full Time Job Number 202500179 Department Public Works Division Water Treatment Plant Opening Date 04/22/2026 Closing Date 5/20/2026 5:00 PM Central Description Benefits Questions The City of Cedar Park ABOUT CEDAR PARK As the third largest city in the Austin metropolitan area, Cedar Park is an integral part of the rapid growth and burgeoning prosperity of Central Texas and Williamson County. Cedar Park is widely known for its excellent schools and a pro-business environment. We are consistently named by multiple outlets one of the top places in the U.S. to raise a family - due to our abundance of amenities, relaxed lifestyle, and our commitment to community and effective government. Just 17 miles from downtown Austin and on the edge of the Texas Hill Country, Cedar Park offers the best of both worlds: the energy of an innovative and booming metropolis, yet the best of small community life with parks, nature trails, and comfortable neighborhoods. It all adds up to a great place for families and businesses to call home. The Position Operates and maintains the city water treatment facilities as required by city, state, and federal guidelines; Performs periodic tests on water treatment facility pumps, motors, and water, and takes appropriate reading of gauges and meters; Records plant telemetry information from satellite pumping stations, and maintains records of water treatment facility operations; May assist with training of other operators and assistants; Performs routine inspections of water treatment facilities, monitors pumps, tanks, valves, appurtenances, chemicals, clarifiers and filters, visually and with computer system, and adjusts equipment and chemicals to maintain specified operating conditions; Performs various chemical analyses including pH, alkalinity, chlorine, turbidity, fluorides, taste and odor control, and hardness tests, and ensures proper calibration of measuring feed equipment; Routinely calibrates online monitoring analyzers; Monitors distribution for the plant with the Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) System; Calculates various daily, weekly, and monthly chemical usage and water statistics, and records data on logs and charts; Ensures cleanliness of water facilities and cleans equipment as necessary; Performs corrective and preventive maintenance of water treatment equipment; Assists in preparing reports to state and federal regulatory agencies as required; Operates small boat to check raw water intake (water plant only); Operates backhoe and other heavy equipment; Performs such other related duties as may be assigned. This position is for an overnight shift. Acceptable Experience, Training, Certifications and Licenses High School Diploma or its equivalent, plus four (4) years of experience in water treatment operations; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Water Treatment- Class B Surface Water Treatment License(TCEQ), required. Valid Texas Driver's License with an acceptable driving record. Supplemental Information Knowledge of: methods, practices, and equipment used in water treatment facilities; plumbing; welding; handling hazardous materials, minor electrical repair; basic chemistry; pumps and motors; water chemical analyzing equipment; city, state, and federal water treatment specifications and regulations; and laboratory testing and procedures. Skill/Ability to: learn and comply with state and federal regulations applicable to water treatment facilities; perform simple mathematical calculations; operate personal computer and computerized equipment; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers; demonstrate proficiency in both oral and written communication; operate and repair water treatment equipment, knowledge of the safe use of electrical control systems, proper use and analysis of laboratory equipment used in the performance and monitoring of water treatment facility and water quality. Work Conditions Physical Demand Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and drag and pull up to 100 lbs.? Able to sit for periods of time driving to various sites While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, squat, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell.? Environmental Demand Able to tolerate outside working conditions, including exposure to adverse weather conditions.? Uniforms provided? Indoor and outdoor conditions Works in environments where exposure to industrial chemicals is routine; responsible for safely handling, transporting, and operating equipment in accordance with hazardous materials protocols and company safety standards. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The City of Cedar Park complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. The City of Cedar Park strives to provide the best quality of life for its employees, the City provides a number of opportunities for all regular full-time employees to participate in group medical, dental, life insurance and long-term disability programs. Retirement options are provided by the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS). Other programs such as paid vacation time, deferred compensation and educational assistance are also offered. Click here to view our benefits. 01 What best describes your highest level of education? High School Diploma/ GED At least 30 hours of college credit Associates Degree Bachelors Degree Masters Degree or higher 02 What best describes your years of experience in water treatment operations I have no experience in water treatment operations I have less than three (3) years of experience in water treatment operations I have 3-4 years of experience in water treatment operations I have 4-6 years of experience in water treatment operations I have 6-10 years of experience in water treatment operations I have ten or more years of experience in water treatment operations 03 Do you possess a Class B Surface Water Treatment License (TCEQ) or Class B Waste Water Treatment License from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Yes No 04 Do you have a valid TX Drivers License? Yes * No Required Question Employer City of Cedar Park Department Public Works Address 2401 Brushy Creek Loop Cedar Park, Texas, 78613 Phone 512.401.5550 Website http://www.cedarparktexas.gov/index.aspx?page=338