Utility Plant Technician

City of El Paso•Various Locations within the City of El Paso, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, assist in the operation, maintenance, and repair of water or wastewater treatment systems and equipment. This role involves monitoring and controlling treatment processes, performing analytical tests, operating pumps and valves, and assisting with the installation, preventative maintenance, and repair of treatment systems and complex equipment. The position also includes performing groundskeeping, building maintenance, general labor, and housekeeping duties as needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED or higher
One (1) year of mechanical maintenance experience OR twelve (12) semester hours of credit in any field of study from an accredited college or university, and six (6) months of maintenance experience OR have completed the El Paso Water (EPW) Utility Plant Operator Trainee Program and have a Class “D” Water or Wastewater Operator’s License issued by the State of Texas.
Valid Texas Class “C” Driver’s License or equivalent from another state at the time of appointment.
Class “D” Water or Wastewater Operator’s License issued by the State of Texas is required within six (6) months of appointment.
Class “D” license must be replaced by a higher-level Water or Wastewater Operator’s License issued by the State of Texas within thirty (30) months of the hire date.
Some positions may require a CDL Class “C”, Class “B”, or Class "A" with HAZMAT endorsement or equivalent from another state within twelve (12) months of appointment.
Positions requiring a CDL or positions of a safety-sensitive nature are subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with federal regulations.

Nice To Haves

MOS Codes: MK (Coast Guard)

Responsibilities

Monitor and control water or wastewater treatment processes and equipment to remove solid materials, chemical compounds, and micro-organisms from water or wastewater in compliance with state and federal permits.
Monitor the water or wastewater treatment process through the SCADA system, including carbonation, fluoridation, chlorination, or other processes.
Check water for turbidity, odors, alkalinity, chlorine residual, and other requirements to assure compliance with water quality regulations.
Monitor laboratory tests of water or wastewater and ensure samples are taken and tested in accordance with federal and state regulations.
Assist in controlling routine water or wastewater treatment processes in compliance with state and federal permits.
Calibrate laboratory equipment.
Adjust chemical additives according to established guidelines.
Maintain proper water levels in tanks and draw water from wells or canals as needed.
Operate pumps, valves, and other processing equipment to move water or wastewater through various treatment processes.
Read and interpret meters and gauges to ensure plant equipment and processes are working within established operational ranges.
Activate or adjust controls as needed to effect process control.
Take water or wastewater samples at various stages of processing.
Test and add chemicals such as chlorine to water by a predetermined formula.
Operate chemical-feeding devices, as required.
Observe the condition of security systems at facilities and report deficiencies.
Assure proper operation of gauges, meters, pumps, motors, chemical feeders, automatic control devices, or other equipment.
Assist in the installation, preventative maintenance, and repair of treatment systems and complex equipment.
Assist in the repair of pumps, motors, aeration systems, chlorinators, chlorine dioxide generators, multiple chemical feeders, or similar mechanical equipment.
Inspect machinery for proper operation and to detect faulty parts.
Replace parts using hand tools.
Check electrical equipment for shorts, faulty wiring, loose connections, loss of power, and overload.
Perform minor electrical or mechanical repairs, including basic welding.
Perform plumbing tasks such as installing valves and meters on water lines.
Install fire sprinkler systems and meters.
Lubricate plant equipment.
Clean and flush sludge lines.
Wash or replace filters and perform other required preventive maintenance.
Utilize computer databases to store sampling results, schedule, and record shift activity.
Perform groundskeeping, building maintenance, general labor, and housekeeping duties as needed.
Perform other job duties as assigned.