Pretreatment Technician

City of Round Rock•Round Rock, TX

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Pretreatment Technician surveys, identifies, inspects, and monitors new and existing businesses to determine compliance with the city’s wastewater surcharge programs. The position collects, preserves, and prepares commercial wastewater samples for analysis and issues field violations for non-compliance. The technician maintains program records and databases, documents fieldwork for billing and potential legal proceedings, and performs field analyses to support compliance with applicable environmental and pretreatment regulations. The role also installs, operates, calibrates, cleans, and maintains sampling and monitoring equipment; provides information and guidance on environmental regulations and city services; and educates business owners and managers about best practices for reducing grease, oil, and solids in the city sewer system.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
No prior work experience required.
Valid Texas Driver’s License or ability to obtain one before employment.
Class D Water Operators License issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), or ability to obtain it within six months of employment.
Class D Wastewater Operators License issued by the TCEQ, or ability to obtain it within one year of employment.

Nice To Haves

Six months of related water, wastewater, or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Survey, identify, inspect, and monitor businesses to determine applicability of and compliance with wastewater surcharge programs.
Maintain city databases and records for surcharge program compliance and tracking.
Maintain records, reports, and field notes according to established procedures for billing purposes and/or use as evidence in court.
Collect samples and perform general field analyses of wastewater from restaurants, commercial businesses, and industries as required to ensure regulatory compliance.
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and follow safety guidelines.
Install, set up, secure, operate, calibrate, clean, and maintain sampling, testing, detecting, and monitoring equipment according to established schedules and procedures.
Answer general questions and explain environmental issues, applicable regulations, and city policies, procedures, and services.
Provide technical information, guidance, and support to internal and external customers.
Educate business owners and managers about best management practices for reducing grease, oil, and solids accumulation in the city sewer system.
Issue field violations for non-compliance.