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CITY OF HIDALGO

Waste Water Operator

Hidalgo, TX

$15 - $17/hr

Monitors control panels and adjusts valves and gates that to regulate flow to each of the receiving ... suspended solids, ammonia, chlorine residual, dissolved oxygen, and temperature. Charts and ...

City of Ennis

Water Treatment Plant Operator

Ennis, TX · On-site

$43K - $59K/yr

Removes solids from treatment units and cleans/backwashes filters as needed. Collects samples ... quality control, and record-keeping procedures in accordance with local, state, and federal ...

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Water Plant Operator II

Wylie, TX

... basins, solids handling, filtration, related facility structures, SCADA, and pump stations ... Monitors the treatment process from the control board/computer screen and visual observations ...

City of Garland Texas

Wastewater Operator III

Mesquite, TX · On-site

$23.62 - $30.14/hr

... Operator III performs, plans, and organizes the operation, housekeeping, and monitoring of ... Including, but not limited to, headworks, liquid streams, solids handling, odor control, structures ...

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Water Plant Operator III

Wylie, TX · On-site

Section 1 - Position Summary Under the direction of the Lead Control Room Operator, Lead Water ... solids handling, filtration, related facility structures, SCADA, Transmission system and pump ...

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Water Plant Operator II

Leonard, TX · On-site

... basins, solids handling, filtration, related facility structures, SCADA, and pump stations ... Monitors the treatment process from the control board/computer screen and visual observations ...

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How much do solids control operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for solids control operator in Texas is $22.95, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.12 and $25.96 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Solids Control Operator job?

A Solids Control Operator is responsible for managing and maintaining equipment that separates drilling fluids from solid waste during drilling operations. They operate centrifuges, shakers, and other filtration systems to ensure efficient drilling fluid recycling and minimize waste. Their role helps maintain drilling efficiency, reduces environmental impact, and ensures compliance with regulatory standards. Operators also perform equipment maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and monitor fluid properties to optimize the process. This position is crucial in the oil and gas industry for cost reduction and environmental protection.

What does a typical workday look like for a Solids Control Operator?

A typical day for a Solids Control Operator involves monitoring and maintaining equipment such as shale shakers, centrifuges, and mud cleaners to ensure optimal separation of solids from drilling fluids. You’ll conduct regular inspections, troubleshoot mechanical issues, and report performance data to supervisors, often while working outdoors in varied weather conditions. Collaboration with rig crews and drilling engineers is common, as you help maintain fluid properties essential to the drilling process. Shift work, including nights and weekends, is frequent in this role, so flexibility and a strong commitment to safety are vital.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Solids Control Operator position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Solids Control Operator, you need a solid understanding of drilling fluid systems, mechanical aptitude, and a high school diploma or equivalent, with additional safety certifications often preferred. Experience operating centrifuges, shakers, desanders, and knowledge of SCADA systems are typically required. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills are important soft skills in this role. These skills and qualifications ensure safe and efficient drilling operations, minimize equipment downtime, and help maintain environmental compliance on drilling sites.

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Infographic showing various Solids Control Operator job openings in Texas as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 64% Full Time, 30% Part Time, 4% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,743 per year, or $23 per hour.
PROCESS CONTROL SHIFT FOREMAN

PROCESS CONTROL SHIFT FOREMAN

City of Amarillo Texas

Amarillo, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

City Of Amarillo rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 25 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

337th of 660 rated public administrative organizations

Job description

SUMMARY
The City of Amarillo is seeking a highly organized, knowledgeable, and professional Process Control Shift Foreman to lead and supervise wastewater treatment plant operations at a shift. This position is responsible for overseeing crews, monitoring plant processes, and ensuring compliance with TCEQ TPDES. Key duties include making operational adjustments to Biological Nutrient Removal, Digestion, Solids Handling, and Disinfection systems, interpreting laboratory and equipment results, and providing extensive regulatory training to wastewater operators. The foreman will assist the Operations Control Supervisor in maintaining compliance, meeting permit deadlines, and managing assets through Cartegraph or project management tools. This role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and administrative skills to support efficient operations and regulatory adherence.
Essential Responsibilities
Monitoring and Process Control
  • Monitor and manage wastewater treatment processes, including biological nutrient removal, solids handling, flow controls, disinfection, and dechlorination, ensuring optimal performance based on laboratory analysis.
  • Oversee the discharge of liquid waste haulers into the treatment facility.
  • Conduct thorough investigations of accidental and illegal spills, environmental pollution issues, treatment plant upsets, and related complaints.
  • Utilize the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system to monitor and adjust plant operations.

Sampling and Reporting
  • Maintain accurate records of all process control analytical data for monthly, semiannual, and annual reporting.
  • Prepare for and conduct quarterly biomonitoring testing.
  • Assist the Operations Control Supervisor in preparing annual reports for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), including Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMR), Monthly Effluent Reports (MER), and Power Water Chlorine reports.
  • Report any violations exceeding the threshold that require a 24-hour notice to TCEQ and the Director of the Utilities Division.
  • Collect and analyze stormwater samples to ensure compliance with stormwater permit requirements.

Septic Hauler Management
  • Oversee daily operations related to septic hauler vehicle discharges into the treatment facility.
  • Ensure all septic haulers are properly permitted, possess TCEQ sludge transporter stickers, and comply with discharge guidelines.
  • Adjust treatment processes based on the composition and consistency of septic hauler waste.
  • Process payments and manifests for each septic hauler discharge.

Professional Development
  • Stay up to date on TCEQ Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) regulations, the Clean Water Act of 1972, EPA standards, sludge transporter requirements, and any new or proposed regulations.
  • Attend regional training to maintain knowledge of current regulations.
  • Conduct guided facility tours to engage with the community and promote public awareness.
  • Ensure continuing education units (CEUs) are completed for license renewal.

Administrative Responsibilities
  • Ensure all operators meet the necessary educational requirements for licensing.
  • Submit operator applications for licensing.
  • Responsible for training all Wastewater Treatment Operators
  • Maintain process control analytical data and chemical inventory in compliance with regulations.
  • Properly handle documents for recordkeeping and disposal.
  • Assign tasks through the Asset Management System.
  • Approve purchases up to $3,000 without supervisor approval.

Other Duties
  • Perform additional job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or GED equivalent with at least three years of wastewater treatment experience, including one year of SCADA system operation, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience. Must possess a valid driver's license and pass a physical exam. A TCEQ Class B Wastewater License is required, along with 120 hours of approved TCEQ college hours or CEUs. Experience with asset management programs and 3-4 years of wastewater treatment experience are preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Ability to operate small office equipment, including calculator, copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
• Ability to operate computers for data entry and word processing.
• Ability to operate and make minor repairs to small hand tools, small pieces of equipment, PH meters, analytical balances and CL2 safety equipment.
• Ability to safely drive a pick-up truck.
• Operate a SCADA system
• Able to use MS Excel
• Perform duties in noisy working conditions
• Oral Communication skills
• Prepare reports and interpret written instructions
• Supervise and evaluate work for others
• Enter and Complete Task for Asset Management Program
ADA PROFILE
Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. The employee must also balance, climb, crawl, crouch, walk, stand, kneel, stoop, sit, hear, crouch, feel, finger, grasp, handle, reach, pull, push, speak, see, and talk. Also requires the ability to make rational decisions and perform repetitive motions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The employee works in a dynamic indoor and outdoor environment that requires being sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.
The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.
The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.

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