Operator in Training (OIT)

The Operator in Training is responsible for performing routine checks of water and wastewater treatment facilities to ensure compliance with TCEQ regulations under the supervision of the operations manager.

Also, they will perform related preventative and corrective maintenance work.

• Perform routine checks of small facilities to ensure compliance with TCEQ

(small facilities = 250 or less).

• Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance and/or schedule as needed in plants.
• Investigate work orders on issues such as water leaks, pressure, quality, and other customer meter-related issues.
• Execute flushing as per SOP’s & TCEQ requirements.
• Perform related responsibilities as required or assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• R equired to obtain both a TCEQ Class D Water and a Class D Wastewater license within one (1) year of their date of hire.
• Failure to attempt and/or obtain the required licenses within the twelve (12)-month period may result in termination of employment for failure to meet the licensing requirements necessary to operate water and wastewater facilities.
• If an OIT earns either or both required licenses, and a position becomes available, they will not be eligible for promotion until a minimum of six (6) months has passed from the date of hire.
• Prefer related field operations experience.
• Clean driving record.
• Professionalism in dealing with customers in the field.
• Ability to assess industry standards of chemicals in plants.