TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR II
City of Amarillo
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 and a 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
