Treatment Plant Operator I/II/III (Wastewater)

City of Pflugerville • Pflugerville, TX

6d • 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 responsible for the operations and maintenance of the Wastewater Treatment plant to ensure quality control in accordance with federal, state, and municipal regulatory, policies, and standards. The operator will work with other members of the treatment crew, interface with other Utility Department personnel, City administrators, other City departments, and the general public. The salary is dependent on qualifications and the level hired (I, II, or III). The City offers a 457 deferred compensation plan and a 100% paid employee assistance program. Job postings typically remain open for 30 days, with applicant contact occurring within 1-60 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.
• Treatment Plant Operator II – Grade C Wastewater Treatment license.
• Treatment Plant Operator III – Grade B Wastewater License.
• Valid Class C Texas driver license with the ability to obtain a Class B Commercial license within six (6) months.
• Class B Commercial driver license (for III).
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Substitution: two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience is permitted to meet minimum requirements.

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).

Benefits

• Generous 457 deferred compensation plan
• 100% paid employee assistance program (offers financial, legal, mental, and career coaching)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

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