Treatment Plant Assistant Operator

City of Dayton • Dayton, TX

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About The Position

The Assistant Plant Operator performs duties related to the operation and maintenance of the water/wastewater treatment plant. This position is authorized to drive a city vehicle and is considered a safety-sensitive position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Possess a minimum of Class C Wastewater License
• Possess a minimum of Class C Water License
• Class I Wastewater Treatment Operator
• The ability to obtain the above licenses within the time frame allotted per state regulations
• Minimum two years experience in water or wastewater utilities
• Valid Texas Driver’s License
• Ability to effectively communicate in oral and written communications
• Ability to operate commercial telephones and a two-way radio
• Ability to operate a variety of moderate to light power-driven equipment
• Ability to read and interpret maps, sketches, drawings, specifications and technical manuals
• Ability to perform duties for extended periods of time in extreme weather
• Ability to maintain a physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include walking, standing, bending or sitting for extended periods of time
• Ability to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others and operating assigned equipment and vehicles
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull moderately heavy objects and materials up to 100 pounds

Nice To Haves

• WASTEWATER AND GROUNDWATER LICENSES

Responsibilities

• Performs the duties of crew members as required
• Prioritizes repairs and maintenance projects to be completed
• Inspects and maintains treatment plant equipment
• Conducts quality control samples on water and wastewater
• Completes and maintains required reports
• Maintains work areas in an orderly fashion by cleaning, sweeping, etc
• Monitors the treatment operation including adjusting flows, adjusting chemical input, monitoring gauges, etc.
• Performs other related duties as required

What This Job Offers

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