Overview
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator / Lead Operator Jobs in Van Alstyne, TX at Texas Aquastore, Inc.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate and oversee daily wastewater treatment plant operations to ensure compliance with TCEQ permits and regulatory requirements.
- Assist with plant startup, commissioning, optimization, and ongoing operations.
- Monitor treatment processes and operational data, identifying trends and taking corrective action when necessary.
- Perform and maintain accurate sampling, laboratory testing, DMRs, operational logs, reports, and documentation.
- Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and process equipment.
- Respond to alarms, plant upsets, equipment failures, and emergency situations.
- Prepare for and participate in TCEQ inspections, audits, and regulatory reviews.
- Enforce safety procedures, including confined space entry, lockout/tagout, and site-specific safety plans.
- Communicate effectively with municipal clients, regulators, management, and internal team members.
- Lead and supervise plant personnel when assigned, including training and mentoring operators.
- Assist in developing operational procedures and supporting new facility startups.
Minimum Qualifications
- Current Texas Wastewater Operator License – Class C or higher required.
- Direct experience operating wastewater treatment plants.
- Strong knowledge of wastewater treatment processes and TCEQ regulatory compliance.
- Ability to work independently and make sound operational decisions.
- Ability to respond to operational emergencies and after-hours callouts.
- Valid Texas driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Preferred Qualifications
- Texas Class B or Class A Wastewater Operator License.
- Experience serving as a Lead Operator, Responsible Charge Operator (RCO), or Chief Operator.
- Experience operating municipal or contract wastewater treatment facilities.
- Plant startup, commissioning, and optimization experience.
- Familiarity with SCADA systems and process controls.
- Previous supervisory or leadership experience.
Work Schedule
- Monday through Friday
- Participation in an on-call rotation is required based on plant and project needs.
- Occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required to respond to emergencies, startups, or operational demands.
Pay: From $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Wastewater Operator : 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Texas Class B or Class A Wastewater Operator License (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Van Alstyne, TX 75495
Title: Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator / Lead Operator
Company: Texas Aquastore, Inc.
Location: Van Alstyne, TX
