Water Treatment Technician Jobs in Texas

Water Treatment Technician jobs in Texas are concentrated in Houston, San Antonio, and Dallas-Fort Worth, where rapid population growth and large municipal utility systems keep demand steady at every experience level from entry operator to plant supervisor. Major employers with a lasting Texas presence include the City of San Antonio's water utility SAWS, the City of Houston's Houston Public Works, and Veolia North America, which operates treatment facilities under contract across the state. The most in-demand specialties are distribution system operations, wastewater treatment, and water quality monitoring. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles25
Top employerSpaceX
Top cityBastrop, TX
Cities hiring7
Work type57% Hybrid
Top industryAerospace

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ALAMO
Water Treatment Service Technician
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ALAMO
New 10h ago
Water Treatment Service Technician
ALAMO
San Antonio, Texas
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades

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SpaceX
Engineering Manager, Wastewater Treatment & Ultrapure Water (Starlink)
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SpaceX
New 13h ago
Engineering Manager, Wastewater Treatment & Ultrapure Water (Starlink)
SpaceX
Bastrop, Texas
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Operations
Bachelor's degree in engineering
1,001-5,000

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Clean Harbors
Water Treatment Process / Data Center Commissioning Engineer
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Clean Harbors
New 16h ago
Water Treatment Process / Data Center Commissioning Engineer
Clean Harbors
Deer Park, Texas
Growth Marketing
Marketing
Product Marketing
$95k - $160k/yr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+

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Garratt-Callahan
Water Treatment Technical Sales
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Garratt-Callahan
Added 2d ago
Water Treatment Technical Sales
Garratt-Callahan
Austin, Texas
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Operations
$100k - $140k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
201-500

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City of Dallas
Supervisor - Water Treatment Plant (Dallas Water Utilities - Civil Service)
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City of Dallas
Added 6d ago
Supervisor - Water Treatment Plant (Dallas Water Utilities - Civil Service)
City of Dallas
Dallas, Texas
Manufacturing Operations
Project Management
Supply Chain
$28.27 - $33.93/hr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Water Treatment Technician Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Bastrop
8 jobs
Dallas
4 jobs
Houston
4 jobs
San Antonio
4 jobs
Austin
2 jobs
Sherman
1 job
Deer Park
1 job

Water Treatment Technician Job Market in Texas

A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

SpaceX
SpaceX8 open roles
ALAMO
ALAMO2 open roles
Veolia
Veolia2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Aerospace & Defense
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Energy
  • Chemicals & Materials

What Texas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in water treatment technician jobs across Texas.

  • Active Texas Commission on Environmental Quality water or wastewater operator license
  • Experience operating or maintaining water treatment or distribution equipment
  • Familiarity with SCADA systems and automated process controls
  • Ability to collect, test, and record water quality samples accurately
  • Valid Texas driver's license for field service and site travel
  • Physical ability to lift equipment and work in confined or outdoor environments

Water Treatment Technician Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a water treatment technician in Texas?

You become a water treatment technician in Texas by obtaining a license from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, which oversees both water and wastewater operator licensing. Most employers require at least a Class D or Class C surface water treatment or distribution license, earned by passing a TCEQ exam. A high school diploma or GED is the minimum education, though an associate degree in environmental science or water technology strengthens your application and can accelerate licensing.

Which companies hire water treatment technicians in Texas?

Companies currently hiring water treatment technicians in Texas include SpaceX, ALAMO, and Veolia, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Texas's mix of large municipal utilities, private contract operators, and industrial water treatment providers means openings appear across both public-sector authorities and regional service companies throughout the state.

Which Texas cities have the most water treatment technician jobs?

Bastrop, Dallas, and Houston have the most water treatment technician openings in Texas. Houston leads because of its scale as the state's largest city and the complexity of its combined municipal and industrial water infrastructure, while San Antonio and Dallas-Fort Worth generate consistent demand through their fast-growing municipal utility systems and the contract operators that support them.

Are there remote water treatment technician jobs in Texas?

Yes, but they're rare. About 100% of water treatment technician openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which reflects the hands-on nature of most operator roles. The positions most likely to allow any remote work are water quality data analysts, environmental compliance coordinators, or SCADA monitoring roles where reporting and system oversight can occasionally be done off-site.

How can I get hired as a water treatment technician in Texas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying for a utility worker, maintenance helper, or operator trainee role with a large Texas municipal system, then pursuing your TCEQ Class D license while on the job. San Antonio Water System and Houston Public Works both bring on entry-level utility workers and support on-site licensing preparation. Completing a water technology certificate program at a Texas community college, such as San Jacinto College or Austin Community College, gives you a measurable edge when competing for those trainee openings.

Where can I find and apply to water treatment technician jobs in Texas?

You can find and apply to water treatment technician jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings from municipal utilities, private operators, and industrial employers across the state. Search the roles available, identify the ones that match your license level and experience, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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