Operator Water-Wastewater

Nexus Water Group • Colorado City, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Water/Wastewater Operator performs routine checks of water and/or wastewater treatment systems; responsible for compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local rules/regulations. Assist in all areas of operations, maintenance, and customer service as needed for all facility systems within the company. Will perform all supervisor assigned task.

Requirements

• Requires knowledge normally acquired through attainment of a High School Diploma or GED plus job-related skills and technical knowledge of water and wastewater operations and maintenance attained by specialized course and on-the-job training.
• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
• Requires two years of directly related experience in water and/or wastewater system operations, maintenance, customer service
• Basic computer skills and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel) required, attainable through education/training and/or on-the-job training.
• Microsoft Office Suite.
• Requires interaction and cooperation to coordinate work, resolve problems and obtain information.
• Requires application of a variety of procedures and guidelines and the adaptation of standard methods to differing situations.
• A class C Water and/or C Wastewater Certification issued by the TCEQ.
• The applicant must obtain a class C Water and Wastewater Certification issued by the TCEQ within 1 year of accepting the position and a CSI by the TCEQ within 2 year of accepting the position.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer experience operating back-hoe and/or track-hoe equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine checks of the facilities; responsible for compliance with TCEQ or NPDES permit.
• Observes and monitors equipment and operations daily; assesses problems, diagnoses equipment failures; checks water well(s), lift station(s), treatment plants, etc.
• Operates belt presses; ensures that facility is clean at all times - scrubs and washes down facility as required.
• Orders supplies as needed in order to maintain inventory.
• May provide functional supervision of Operator in Training; establishes priorities, determines duties, schedules work, provides training as needed.
• Performs daily analyses of effluent samples; makes any adjustments necessary to keep facility within permit limits; sets up sampler for required regulatory samples.
• Maintains daily log of data for EPA and TCEQ reports.
• Assists with scheduling and performing routine preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Assists with water and wastewater line repairs, new line installation, other work as directed.
• Inspect and maintains pumps, motors, valves and other plant equipment in working order, troubleshooting problems as they arise.
• Pull motors and pumps for repair, and fabrication of parts as necessary.
• Respond to and investigate customer service calls.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: Starting at 3 weeks annually along with 11 company-paid holidays.
• Health and Wellness Benefits: The first day of the month after your start, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well.
• 401(k) Program with Matching Contribution: We offer a 100% match on contributions up to 4% of your salary, plus an additional 3% employer contribution.
• Grow With Us: Professional development opportunities through training, professional certifications, and education allowance.
• Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include company provided life insurance and Employee Assistance Program just to name a few.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs): ERGs are voluntary employee groups that form based on shared characteristics or backgrounds and are sponsored by the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED