TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR I

City of Amarillo

75d

About The Position

Under indirect supervision on an assigned shift, participates in the operation and quality control of a Wastewater Treatment Plant. Responsible for the quality of effluent as set by Federal, State, and City regulations. Shift work and weekends.

Requirements

• Requires a High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of experience in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant.
• Must be able to attain a TCEQ Class D Wastewater Treatment Certification within the first year of employment.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Makes periodic rounds of the plant to assure that the plant process is operating properly.
• Monitors and records the flow through the plant.
• Collects samples for laboratory analysis.
• Performs standard tests for operations control.
• Maintains records for operations control of the plant (every 2 hours).
• Checks all pumps, motors, engines, and blowers and associated equipment.
• Fills out maintenance request forms on equipment not operating properly.
• Reports the status of the plant to the supervisor.
• Maintains flow distribution to industrial, equalization, digestion, sludge, etc.
• Removes debris from clarifier as needed.
• Communicates to the oncoming operator the plant status and any hazards.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees