Treatment Operator Apprentice - Water Treatment Plant
City of Cedar Park
Cedar Park, TX, USA
Posted on Sep 9, 2025
The City of Cedar Park
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The City of Cedar Park is hiring for a Treatment Operator Apprentice to join our team in the Public Works and Utilities- Water Treatment Plant. Cedar Park is a well-organized city offering great benefits and perks available on your first day of employment including: City-subsidized health benefits; life and disability insurance; a variety of voluntary benefits; a robust pension plan with TMRS to set you up for a fulfilling retirement; a down-to-earth casual environment and dress code; and a positive team--oriented culture. This is an excellent time to join our team and truly make an impact in our local community!!!ABOUT CEDAR PARKAs the third largest city in the Austin metropolitan area, Cedar Park is an integral part of the rapid growth and 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
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Assist Treatment Operators with the operation and maintenance of the plant as required by City, State, and Federal guidelines; including, once licensed, collecting water samples, performing lab tests, and recording results; monitoring and maintaining plant equipment; monitoring and documenting chemical usage; and grounds-keeping.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Water Reclamation and Water Treatment Plant:
- Performs routine inspections of water reclamation facilities, monitors pumps, tanks, chemicals, and filters, and adjusts equipment or chemicals to maintain specified operating conditions.
- Once licensed, collects periodic water samples from various locations within the facility and performs numerous chemical analyses, including pH, alkalinity, chlorine, turbidity, phosphorous, total suspended solids, nitrogen, etc., and ensure proper calibration of measuring equipment.
- Calculates various daily, weekly, and monthly chemical usage and water statistics, and records data on logs and charts.
- Ensures cleanliness of wastewater facilities and cleans equipment as necessary.
- Performs corrective and preventive maintenance on water reclamation equipment, including pumps, motors, valves, plumbing, gauges, gears, etc.
- Operates belt press to de-water solids.
- Routinely calibrates online monitoring analyzers.
- Performs grounds-keeping duties, including mowing, as required.
- Operate backhoe and other heavy equipment; and
- Performs other related duties as may be assigned.
Additional Job Function for Water Treatment Plant:
- Monitors distribution for the plant with the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System.
Acceptable Experience, Training, Certifications and Licenses
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:
High School Diploma or its equivalent.
Water Treatment Plant Apprentice: Ability to obtain Class D Water Treatment Operator License within six (6) months of employment (TCEQ).
Valid Texas Driver’s License applicable to job responsibilities, with an acceptable driving record.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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.
Laboratory testing and procedures.
Skill/Ability to:
Learn and comply with state and federal regulations applicable to water reclamation 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 light equipment, such as power tools.
Operate and repair medium equipment and machinery, such as commercial mowers.
Operate and repair heavy or complex machinery, such as HVAC systems, construction equipment, or wastewater plants.
Able to lift up to 75 lbs.
Supplemental Information