Pump Station Operator

Salary: $20.70 - $25.36 Hourly Location : Allen, TX Job Type: Full Time Department: COMMUNITY SERVICES-WATER & SEWER Division: W&S- OPERATIONS Opening Date: 02/19/2026 Closing Date: 3/20/2026 5:00 PM Central Description HIRING RANGE: $21.73 - $26.62 Hourly FULL SALARY RANGE: $21.73 - $31.52 Hourly THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED The City: With over 100,000 residents, the City of Allen is a dynamic and welcoming community. The City of Allen's strong economy, diverse population, great educational institutions and quality of life makes it the ideal place to work, live, and play. The City of Allen has something to offer for everyone. The City's Mission, is "To achieve excellence in managing development of the community and in providing city services so that conditions of living and public confidence are continually enhanced". Our employees serve the citizens of Allen with the following values: People First - Giving priority to others Respect - Treating others with courtesy and dignity Integrity - Serving with honesty, trust and hard work Deliver - Following through on commitments while exceeding expectations Excel - Creating an innovative and improving work environment The purpose of this position is to maintain the City's water supply. This is accomplished by maintaining the operation and maintenance of pump stations and the water and wastewater systems. Other duties may include providing customer service, locating water and wastewater lines, maintaining pumps and motors, providing various forms or administrative service, providing janitorial and sanitation services and interfacing with other City employees and citizens. This position does not provide direction to other employees. Essential Functions This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following examples do not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent. Oversees operation and maintenance of the pump station by running the SCADA system to ensure maintenance of proper levels, identifying problems, maintaining daily and monthly records, cleaning exterior and interior of station, including equipment, removing debris and assisting with water samples. Oversees operation and maintenance of water and wastewater system by monitoring water levels in storage facilities, pumps and valves supplying water to storage facilities, chlorine levels and system for problems that may interrupt service or cause unsafe drinking water conditions. Provides customer service by responding to after hours calls, both emergency and non-emergency, including reconnects, new service, main breaks and City wide issues, contacting appropriate City personnel and answering questions from citizens. Locates water and wastewater lines for crews by recording and maintaining data on location and age of lines, providing upgrades and confirming data recorded regarding lines. Maintains pumps and motors by greasing equipment, monitoring temperatures of bearing and unusual noises and ensuring all valves operate properly. Provides various administrative services by maintaining records of tardiness and absences, answering phones, maintaining files, notebooks and logs, coordinating inventories, orders and appointments, dispatching personnel to investigate possible problem areas, overseeing time sheets for accuracy and compiling research on costs for budgetary and insurance purposes. Provides janitorial and sanitation services by cleaning and mopping station floors daily, cleaning kitchen and bathroom facilities daily, dusting, cleaning windows and furniture and ordering supplies for sanitation and janitorial needs. Job RequirementsEducation & Experience Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with six (6) months/one (1) year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency. Junior college, vocational, business, technical or correspondence schools are likely sources. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training. One (1) year of relevant work experience. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered. Certification and Other Requirements Valid Class C Drivers License Class C Water Distribution License from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), or the ability to obtain within twelve (12) months of hire Overall Physical Strength Demands Light - Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree. Supplemental InformationReading Advanced - Ability to read literature, books, reviews, scientific or technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, and/or legal documents. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in at the college level or above. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. Math Intermediate - Ability to deal with system of real numbers; practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. Writing Basic - Ability to write simple sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and/or series of numbers, names, and addresses. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in elementary school up to high school. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. Managerial Receives limited directions. The employee normally performs the duty assignment according to his or her own judgment, requesting supervisory assistance only when necessary. The assignment may be reviewed upon completion. Performance is reviewed periodically. Supervisory / Organizational Control No responsibility for the direction or supervision of others. Complexity Work involves choices of action within limits set by standard practices and procedures. Professional judgment is required to apply the proper course of action. Interpersonal / Human Relations Skills Discussion Occasional: 20% or less of work time. Jump into a full-time role (40 hours/week) with the City of Allen and enjoy a benefits-package designed to support you both at work and in life! You'll get comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, basic and optional life insurance, long-term disability, accrued vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, TMRS retirement with a 2-to-1 city match, a 457 deferred compensation plan, and longevity bonuses. Plus, take part in wellness challenges, book clubs, LinkedIn Learning, foodie groups, education assistance, CPR & Stop the Bleed training, leadership essentials, safety training, City Suite Event Center tickets, city conferences, health fairs, walking clubs, safety golf tournaments, possible hybrid or flexible schedules, and many more employee perks! Join the City of Allen and be part of Work that MATTERS!-apply today and make a real impact in your community while growing, learning, and thriving! 01 In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your education and work history. Answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application.Please be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all of the information requested in these supplemental questions will deem your application "Incomplete", so please be thorough in answering the questions.Please indicate whether or not you accept these terms by checking the appropriate box below. Yes No 02 Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Yes No 03 Are you currently employed by or have you worked for the City of Allen in the past? Yes No 04 Do you have at least six (6) months of advanced study or training through a Junior college, vocation, business, technical or corresponding schools? Yes No 05 How many years of relevant experience do you have? Please note: All relevant experience must be listed on the application. 3 or more years 2 - 3 years 1 - 2 years Less than one year No experience 06 Do you currently hold a Class C Water Distribution License from TCEQ? Yes No 07 If you do not currently hold a Class C Water Distribution License from TCEQ, are you able to obtain it within twelve (12) months of employment? Yes No Not applicable 08 Do you have a current and valid Driver's License? Yes No 09 If you do not currently hold a valid Driver's License, are you able to obtain one prior to employment? Yes No Not applicable Required Question

Created: 2026-03-04