UTILITY SYSTEMS OPERATOR
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Utility Plant Technician
City of El Paso
El Paso Water Utilities
Location
El Paso, Texas, 79901
Salary
$41,679.87 - $60,852.61
per year
Type
Full-Time
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March 18, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves helping to run, fix, and maintain equipment in water or wastewater treatment plants to ensure clean and safe water for the community.
Workers monitor processes, test water quality, and perform basic repairs on pumps, valves, and chemical systems.
It's a good fit for someone with hands-on mechanical experience who enjoys technical work in a utility setting and is willing to get licensed.
Key Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED, plus one year of mechanical maintenance experience or equivalent education and experience
- Valid Texas Class 'C' Driver’s License at appointment
- Obtain Class 'D' Water or Wastewater Operator’s License within six months of hire
- Upgrade to higher-level Water or Wastewater Operator’s License within 30 months
- Some positions require CDL Class 'C', 'B', or 'A' with HAZMAT endorsement within 12 months
- Subject to drug and alcohol testing for safety-sensitive roles
- Ability to monitor treatment processes, perform tests, and assist in equipment repairs
Full Job Description
MOS Codes: MK (Coast Guard)
Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED or higher and one (1) year of mechanical maintenance experience or twelve (12) semester hours of credit in any field of study from an accredited college or university, and six (6) months of maintenance experience or have completed the El Paso Water (EPW) Utility Plant Operator Trainee Program and have a Class “D” Water or Wastewater Operator’s License issued by the State of Texas.
Licenses and Certificates: Valid Texas Class “C” Driver’s License or equivalent from another state at the time of appointment.
Class “D” Water or Wastewater Operator’s License issued by the State of Texas is required within six (6) months of appointment.
Class “D” license must be replaced by a higher-level Water or Wastewater Operator’s License issued by the State of Texas within thirty (30) months of the hire date.
Some positions may require a CDL Class “C”, Class “B”, or Class "A" with HAZMAT endorsement or equivalent from another state within twelve (12) months of appointment.
Special Requirements: Positions requiring a CDL or positions of a safety-sensitive nature are subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with federal regulations.
Requirements
Under general supervision, assist in the operation, maintenance, and repair of water or wastewater treatment systems and equipment.
Qualifications
Monitor and control water or wastewater treatment processes.
Involves: Monitoring and controlling water and wastewater treatment processes and equipment to remove solid materials, chemical compounds, and micro-organisms from water or wastewater in compliance with state and federal permits.
Monitor the water or wastewater treatment process through the SCADA system, including carbonation, fluoridation, chlorination, or other processes.
Check water for turbidity, odors, alkalinity, chlorine residual, and other requirements to assure compliance with water quality regulations. Monitor and perform required analytical tests.
Monitor laboratory tests of water or wastewater and ensure samples are taken and tested in accordance with federal and state regulations.
Assist in controlling routine water or wastewater treatment processes in compliance with state and federal permits. Learn to calibrate laboratory equipment.
Adjust chemical additives according to established guidelines. Maintain proper water levels in tanks and draw water from wells or canals as needed.
Operate pumps, valves, and other processing equipment to move water or wastewater through various treatment processes.
Read and learn to interpret meters and gauges to ensure plant equipment and processes are working within established operational ranges. Activate or adjust controls as needed to effect process control.
Take water or wastewater samples at various stages of processing. Test and add chemicals such as chlorine to water by a predetermined formula. Operate chemical-feeding devices, as required.
Observe the condition of security systems at facilities and report deficiencies.
Assure proper operation of gauges, meters, pumps, motors, chemical feeders, automatic control devices, or other equipment.
Involves: Assisting in the installation, preventative maintenance, and repair of treatment systems and complex equipment.
Assist in the repair of pumps, motors, aeration systems, chlorinators, chlorine dioxide generators, multiple chemical feeders, or similar mechanical equipment.
Inspect machinery for proper operation and to detect faulty parts. Replace parts using hand tools. Check electrical equipment for shorts, faulty wiring, loose connections, loss of power, and overload.
Perform minor electrical or mechanical repairs, including basic welding. Perform plumbing tasks such as installing valves and meters on water lines. Install fire sprinkler systems and meters.
Lubricate plant equipment. Clean and flush sludge lines. Wash or replace filters and perform other required preventive maintenance.
Learn to utilize computer databases to store sampling results, schedule, and record shift activity.
May perform groundskeeping, building maintenance, general labor, and housekeeping duties as needed. Perform other job duties as assigned.
Additional Information
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Note: This is a new advertisement for Utility Plant Technician. You must apply if you are still interested in this position.
Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.
Important Note: The required Supplemental Questions and answers are considered an examination component and will generate a score.
Applicants are being tested on a conditional basis pending review of minimum qualifications. Applications will be reviewed for applicants that pass the Supplemental Questions exam.
Per CSC Rules & Regulations, after review of the minimum qualifications for applicants that pass the Supplemental Questions exam, a passing score, combined with applicable seniority points and veteran points, will be used to create a list of candidates.
Please note: Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts, and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior
to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members
for more information.
A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.
To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.
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