III - Wastewater

City of Pflugerville•Public Works (Water/Wastewater), TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Pflugerville is seeking a Treatment Plant Operator I, II, or III for its Wastewater Treatment plant. This role is crucial for ensuring the quality control of wastewater treatment in accordance with federal, state, and municipal regulations. The operator will work with a treatment crew to perform daily tasks, interface with other utility personnel, city administrators, other city departments, and the general public. The salary will depend on the qualifications and the level hired (I, II, or III). The City offers a generous 457 deferred compensation plan and a 100% paid employee assistance program. Job postings typically remain open for 30 days, with hiring managers contacting applicants within 1-60 days. Applicants who do not meet minimum qualifications usually receive a notification within 30-60 days.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Treatment Plant Operator I/II - Minimum 1 year experience maintaining water facilities and systems.
Treatment Plant Operator III – Five (5) years of experience in operating and maintaining wastewater treatment plants.
Treatment Plant Operator I – Grade D Wastewater Treatment License or the ability to attain a D Wastewater Treatment license within one (1) year.
Valid Class C Texas driver license with the ability to obtain a Class B Commercial license within six (6) months.
Treatment Plant Operator II – Grade C Wastewater Treatment license.
Treatment Plant Operator III – Grade B Wastewater License.
Class B Commercial driver license.
Skill in utilizing a personal computer, associated software programs, including Windows and Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to establish and maintain professionally effective relationships with external public/vendors, internal management and non-management employees, and City and other government officials.
Ability to develop, implement, and administer goals, objectives, and procedures for providing effective and efficient services for the City.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, as well as strong time and task management skills.
Ability to learn wastewater treatment principles.
Ability to learn State and Federal Permit requirements.
Ability to understand basic mechanical components of wastewater treatment plants.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with management, staff and the public.
Ability to lift up to 80 pounds.
Ability to remove and repair mechanical components of the treatment plant
Will work around hazardous chemicals/material: must have ability to learn about various chemicals
Will work around loud machinery noise; must protect from hearing loss associated with this hazard.

Responsibilities

Assists in preparing and maintaining plant records, both operational and regulatory.
Perform the required operational laboratory tests.
Advises the Wastewater Treatment Foreman of needed maintenance in the plant.
Responsible for the implementation of appropriate safety standards.
Perform daily checks of the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Perform daily maintenance and cleaning of the Treatment Plant.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Wastewater Treatment Foreman.
Remains accessible via personal cell phone during work hours for addressing job-related matters or emergencies, using city-approved applications for communication and response.
Directly supervises the wastewater treatment crew in the required operational and maintenance duties of the wastewater treatment plants (for III).
Performs annual performance evaluations of each member of the treatment crew (for III).
Assists the Wastewater Treatment Supervisor in determining the hiring and termination of treatment personnel (for III).
Assists in preparing annual budgets for the treatment plant (for III).
Directly supervises the required operational laboratory tests (for III).
Performs solid removal from bio solids building (for III).
Advises the Wastewater Treatment Supervisor of needed maintenance in the plants (for III).
Responsible for the training of new employees assigned to the treatment crew (for III).