Top 132 Water utility Jobs in Sugar Land Tx

Surface Water Plant Manager
City of Sugar Land, TX —Sugar Land, TX
- $87,485 - $100,607 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- High school diploma or GED
- Supervising experience
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Houston Water Operations Technician I
City of Houston, TX —Houston, TX
- $3,263.86 - $3,676.80 a month
- Full-time
- Military
- Pass drug screening
- No experience needed
Field Service Technician I (Water/Wastewater) - Houston, TX (Company Vehicle & 4-Day Workweeks!)
Hach —Houston, TX
- $29 - $31 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Customer service
- High school diploma or GED
- Travel reimbursement
- Health insurance
8d
Water Utility Technician
City of Katy —Katy, TX
- $21.77 - $27.22 an hour
- Full-time
- CDL B
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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Meter Reader
Inframark —Katy, TX
- $17 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Water/Wastewater Operator I
Nexus Water Group —Sugar Land, TX
- From $25 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
8h
Water Treatment/Wastewater Equipment Troubleshooting Specialist
Water Technologies —Houston, TX
- $66,000 - $78,500 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- 5 years
- Local
- Mid-level
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Engineer in Training, Water/Wastewater Conveyance
Lockwood Andrews & Newnam Inc —Houston, TX
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Budgeting
- 1 year
Meter Reader
Municipal Operations & Consulting, Inc. —Cypress, TX
- $17 an hour
- Full-time
- Basic math
- No experience needed
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
HOUSTON WATER OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN II
City of Houston, TX —Houston, TX
- $25.41 - $27.12 an hour
- Overtime
- Military
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
3d
Utility Technician (Wastewater Operations)
City of Houston, TX —Houston, TX
- $20.39 - $21.77 an hour
- Full-time
- Military
- Basic math
- Pass drug screening
3h
Contract Specialist
Nexus Water Group —Sugar Land, TX
- Hybrid work
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Senior Utility Mechanic (Drinking Water Operations)
City of Houston, TX —Houston, TX
- $3,938.98 - $4,060.80 a month
- Full-time
- Military
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
Engineer in Training - Wastewater
HR Green —Houston, TX
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 2 years
Quick Apply
Houston Water Operations Supervisor - DWO
City of Houston, TX —Houston, TX
- $5,295.42 - $5,651.20 a month
- Full-time
- Military
- Pass drug screening
- CDL
Wastewater Plant Technician I (6am-5pm)
Southwaste Disposal LLC —Houston, TX
- $21 - $24 an hour
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
IT Business Analyst - Customer Operations
Nexus Water Group —Sugar Land, TX
- Mid-level
- Office
- Communication skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Dual Licensed Operator-Water/ Wastewater
US Water Services Corporation —Houston, TX
- $25 - $28 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Quick Apply
Wastewater Plant Technician II (8am-5pm)
Southwaste Disposal —Houston, TX
- $24 - $26 an hour
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Opportunities for advancement
Water and Wastewater Plant Project Engineer
Building Crafts, Inc. —Houston, TX
- Clean driving record
- Civil engineering
- Construction site
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Surface Water Plant Manager

City of Sugar Land, TX -
Sugar Land, TX

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Job Details

Full-time
$87,485 - $100,607 a year

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Health savings account
457(b)
AD&D insurance
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Pension plan
Parental leave
Dependent health insurance coverage
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Surface water
Managing water infrastructure teams
Water treatment operator team supervision
High school diploma or GED
Supervising experience
Non-CDL Class C
Team management
Water treatment equipment maintenance

Full Job Description

Salary

$87,485.00 - $100,607.00 Annually

Location

111 Gillingham Lane Sugar Land, TX

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2400300

Department

Water Utilities

Opening Date

05/22/2026

The City of Sugar Land is seeking a full-time Surface Water Plant Manager in the Utilities Department.

Why Should You Join Our Team?
Our trailblazing culture focuses on our employees, our citizens and the services we provide to our community. We are a data-driven and innovative full-service municipality located approximately 20 miles southwest of downtown Houston that invests in our team and offers real opportunities for career growth. We pay our Surface Water Plant Manager a starting salary of $87,485 – $100,607 depending on your qualifications and experience. We also offer 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 stemming from a long-term commitment to innovation and inclusion.

Benefits At-A-Glance:

City-subsidized Medical and Dental Insurance with a variety of plan options;
City-paid Basic Life Insurance @ 1x your annual salary and Long-term Disability;
Voluntary Vision, Supplemental Life Coverage (for you and your family), Aflac indemnity plans such as Accident, Cancer, Hospitalization and Critical Illness, Short Term Disability and pre-paid legal benefits through Legal Shield;
9 paid holidays and up to 3 floating holidays to use at your discretion;
A generous vacation package with accruals starting on day 1;
Paid sick leave;
Paid Parental Leave;
A robust pension plan with TMRS includes your 7% contribution with 2:1 match by the City;
You won’t contribute to Social Security, but you can further your retirement income by contributing to a Deferred Compensation (457b) plan;
Longevity pay for each month of service after your first 13 months of employment;
On-site Wellness facilities and programming (mind, body spirit & financial preparedness); and
Access to multiple mental health benefits and resources, including a robust EAP…

If we have your attention… Please. Continue. Reading!

Our City Mission: WE ARE TRAILBLAZERS! Relentless in Our Pursuit of Good so that Our Employees, Residents, and Businesses Can Enjoy a Life Better than They Can Even Imagine.

Our Employee Values: Our values ignite passion, drive, and a sense of purpose, fostering a thriving and successful organizational culture!

We follow the BLAZE Values:

Bold: We encourage each other to be bold in our ideas, decisions, and actions. We embrace innovation and take risks to drive progress.

Loyal: We are loyal to each other, the City and our Mission and Vision. We support each other to foster a cohesive and collaborative work environment. We celebrate our successes and address the challenges facing us, together.

Adaptable: We are resilient because we adapt to changing landscapes and market dynamics. We are flexible and understand the need for work-life balance. We embrace new technologies and evolving trends.

Zealous: We are committed to excellence in all endeavors. We encourage each other to strive for the highest standards of public service, quality, and performance. We hold ourselves, and each other, accountable for our words and actions.

Empowered: We are empowered with the necessary resources, opportunities, and responsibilities to excel in our roles. We seek out opportunities for development and growth, and help others do the same. We are inclusive, we embrace our differences and recognize the strength that comes from different perspectives and experiences.

We are TrailBLAZErs!

Are we the right fit for YOU?

Ask yourself: Do you enjoy working with people? Are you organized and detail-oriented? Can you manage your time well and prioritize multiple tasks effectively? Do you embrace change? Do you enjoy working in a professional AND casual environment? Are you an advocate of team-work? If so, please consider applying for the Surface Water Plant Manager position today!

As a Surface Water Plant Manager, you will:

Be responsible for operations, repair and maintenance of the City’s SWTP
Be responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding and managing assigned City staff’s training and professional development.
Assign work priorities and standards for City staff and contractors to best accomplish repair and preventive maintenance programs within designated service levels.
Ensure division compliance with all applicable federal, state and local regulatory requirements and procedures.
Ensure compliance with industry standard safety requirements
Assist in the preparations of the annual surface water treatment operations and maintenance budget by providing needed data and expertise for achieving key performance indicators.
Manage the division operations and maintenance budget during the current fiscal year in compliance with City’s policies and procedures.
Develop, manage and renew surface water treatment service and supply contracts. Track progress to ensure contract compliance. Review and approve contract invoices, compare expenditures to available budget, and resolve issues.
Responsible for operations, preventative maintenance, and repairs of assigned vehicles, heavy equipment and other assigned rolling stock in collaboration with Fleet Services.
Responsible for inventory control for all surface water division parts, tools and equipment, to include computers, tablets, phones, software, security devices, and other related items

Formal Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Construction Management or a related field, from an accredited school or university, is preferred.
High school Diploma or GED is required.
More than 5 years of direct supervisory experience in surface water production operations may substitute for a degree.

Relatable Work Experience:

A minimum of 5 years of progressive supervisory experience related to surface water treatment facility operations is required.
Municipal experience is a plus

Training (License and/or Certification):

Current TCEQ Class A Water Operator license is required
Valid Texas Class “C” Driver’s License is required

The citizens of Sugar Land depend on City employees before, during and after an emergency or disaster to provide or restore essential public services for the health, safety and quality of life for our community. In the event of a wide scale emergency that could impact our community, all employees must be ready to assist in managing the crisis and will be considered essential for the continuity of governmental operations.

Our success is achieved by the courage to do things differently and accept that failure will occur on the path to innovation.

The City of Sugar Land is an equal Opportunity employer.

CITY OF SUGAR LAND's OVERVIEW OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)

Employee contribution: 7%

City matches 2:1 with 5-year vesting

Retirement Eligibility:

1) Age 60 + vested; or

2) 20 years of service, any age

HOLIDAYS

The City recognizes 10 Holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating Holiday. In lieu of a floating holiday,
firefighters will receive September 11th, Patriot Day, as a fixed holiday.

VACATION – Other than Public Safety

0 –2nd Year 10 days per year
3 -10 Years 15 days per year

11+ Years 20 days per year

VACATION – Public Safety

First Year 10 days per year

2-10 Years 15 days per year

11+ Years 20 days per year

SICK LEAVE – Other than Firefighters

8 hours per month, to a maximum of 1,040 hours

SICK LEAVE – Shift Firefighters

12 hours per month, to a maximum of 1,456 hours

SICK LEAVE INCENTIVE PROGRAM

Annual conversion of sick leave to vacation

Sick Days Used from 01/01 to 12/31 Eligible Sick Days for Conversion

1 day or less taken 3 days

Up to 2 ½ days 2 days

More than 2 ½ days and up to 4 days 1 day

More than 4 days 0 day

LONGEVITY PAY

After one year of employment, employees will receive an annual payment of $4.00 per month of employment with the City for the first 25 years of continuous employment (maximum of $1,200 annually). Qualified employees receive longevity payments each December.

125 CAFETERIA PLAN

Premium contributions for the medical and dental plans as well as Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts are available to all full-time employees through this arrangement.

GROUP HEALTH & DENTAL

The City contributes to employee and dependent coverage in the HMO, HDHP and dental plans offered.

Medical

HSA

KelseyCare Gold

KelseyCare Blue

Employee Only

$101.44

$19.56

$0.00

EE + Spouse

$346.60

$144.55

$96.48

EE + Child(ren)

$257.51

$106.09

$66.79

EE + Family

$454.39

$202.24

$141.00

Dental

DPPO

DHMO

Employee Only

$7.35

$3.14

EE + Spouse

$18.49

$5.89

EE + Child(ren)

$17.90

$8.45

EE + Family

$31.41

$10.33

Vision Plan

Employee Only

$7.35

EE + Spouse

$18.49

EE + Child(ren)

$17.90

EE + Family

$31.41

VISION CARE PLAN

Employees can voluntarily elect to purchase vision care insurance for themselves and their eligible dependents.

AFLAC PLANS

Employees can voluntarily elect to purchase through payroll deduction: Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, and Hospital policies for themselves and their eligible dependents. (Rates are age-banded. Employee must contact representative directly for rates and enrollment.)

BASIC LIFE and AD&D

The City provides all employees annual salary of life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) coverage of one-time annual salary with a minimum of $50,000.

LONG TERM DISABILITY

The City provides employees with Long Term Disability in the amount of 60% of your salary (depending on position category) to a maximum of $7,500 per month. Benefits begin after 90 days of disability and may continue to Social Security Normal Retirement Age (SSNRA) if you qualify. LTD is designed to replace a reasonable portion of your income in case of
serious injury or sickness whether on or off the job. Benefits will be offset by any payments from SS, Workers Comp and other income offsets.

SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE and AD&D

Employees can elect supplemental life insurance and AD&D coverage up to $750,000 for themselves and up to $250,000 for their spouse; as well as $15,000 of life insurance for child(ren).

SHORT TERM DISABILITY

This optional benefit allows employees to receive 70% of their weekly salary, to a maximum of $1,500 per week (tax free), following either Option A: a 30-calendar day elimination period; or Option B: a 7-calendar (injury) or 14-calendar (illness) elimination period, for a maximum of 90-calendar days from on-set per qualifying incident.

PRE-PAID LEGAL PLAN

Employees can voluntarily elect to participate in a legal access/assistance plan at a base cost of $7.87 per pay period. Optional plans are also available. (Employee must contact representative directly for rates and enrollment.)

DEFERRED COMPENSATION

Employees are allowed to contribute to this optional program at a minimum set by the plan administrator and a maximum set annually by the IRS. Currently the City contracts with 2 administrators for this program: Dearborn & Creggs ($50 per month minimum contribution); and ICMA-RC ($1.00 per month min. contribution). The maximum contribution for 2023 is $19,500
and $6,500 for age 50 + catch-up.

CREDIT UNIONS

Houston Federal Credit Union: (866) OUR-HFCU

Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union: (855) 391-2149

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE

The EAP is designed to provide employees and their dependents with professional, cost-effective assistance in resolving difficult personal problems. Individual, voluntary involvement in the EAP is confidential. The City's EAP administrator is Alliance Work Partners (AWP) at 1-800-343-3822. Registration code: AWP-COSL-3822

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