Reclamation Plant Operator

City of Marble Falls•Marble Falls, TX

About The Position

This is a responsible position, which also requires technical expertise. Duties include maintaining system pumps, equipment and facilities; and performing and supervising the required testing. The plant operator also checks daily, all the machinery, pumps and equipment as well as the valves and chemical feed equipment; prepares daily reports as required by Superintendent; maintains a daily log of activities; repairs mechanical and equipment problems and ensures adequate and prompt repair; takes samples as required and performs and/or supervises the performance of tests to determine the quality of the sample; sends samples to appropriate lab for testing when performed by outside entities; insures that plant facilities are kept clean at all times; insures that the overall operation of the plant facilities remain in good condition; receives telephone calls and visitors with professional courtesy, attentiveness and concern; work varying hours and days to accommodate required overtime, shift work and/or on call schedule; and performs other related duties as may be assigned or required.

Requirements

Experience with appropriate machinery and equipment
Ability to work in mechanically oriented situations repairing equipment and machinery and to make judgments pertaining to repair needs
Ability to take and understand various training courses
Ability to perform required laboratory tests and analyze results
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license

Nice To Haves

Grade C or higher certification in water and/or wastewater treatment from the applicable state agency preferred (or within eighteen months of employment)

Responsibilities

Maintaining system pumps, equipment and facilities
Performing and supervising required testing
Checking daily all machinery, pumps, equipment, valves, and chemical feed equipment
Preparing daily reports as required by Superintendent
Maintaining a daily log of activities
Repairing mechanical and equipment problems and ensuring adequate and prompt repair
Taking samples as required and performing and/or supervising the performance of tests to determine the quality of the sample
Sending samples to appropriate lab for testing when performed by outside entities
Ensuring that plant facilities are kept clean at all times
Ensuring that the overall operation of the plant facilities remain in good condition
Receiving telephone calls and visitors with professional courtesy, attentiveness and concern
Working varying hours and days to accommodate required overtime, shift work and/or on call schedule
Performing other related duties as may be assigned or required