TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR II

City of Amarillo

About The Position

Under indirect supervision on an assigned shift, the Treatment Plant Operator I participates in operating and performing quality control at a wastewater treatment plant. The role is responsible for ensuring effluent quality meets Federal, State, and City regulations. Shift work and weekends are required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of experience operating and maintaining a wastewater treatment plant.
Ability to attain a TCEQ Class D Wastewater Treatment Certification within the first year of employment.
Valid Texas Driver’s License.
Ability to operate small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
Ability to use computers for data entry and word processing.
Ability to operate and make minor repairs to small hand tools and small equipment, including pH meters, analytical balances, and chlorine safety equipment.
Ability to safely drive a pickup truck.

Responsibilities

Make periodic rounds of the plant to ensure that the treatment process is operating properly.
Monitor and record flow through the plant.
Collect samples for laboratory analysis.
Perform standard tests for operational control.
Maintain plant operational control records every two hours.
Check pumps, motors, engines, blowers, and associated equipment.
Complete maintenance request forms for equipment that is not operating properly.
Report plant status to the supervisor.
Maintain flow distribution to industrial, equalization, digestion, sludge, and other processes.
Remove debris from the clarifier as needed.
Communicate plant status and any hazards to the oncoming operator.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.