Wastewater Conveyance Operator II
About The Position
Under the direction of a Lead WW Conveyance System Operator and/or WW Conveyance Supervisor, the Conveyance System Operator II plans and performs operation, maintenance, and monitoring activities in the wastewater conveyance system. The role helps ensure acceptable asset condition, water quality, and health and safety standards, and supports efficient and effective conveyance system operations. The position monitors facility operations, collects and tests samples, reads instrumentation, uses SCADA, maintains operational records, coordinates and performs maintenance, and responds to operational problems and emergencies. Duties are performed indoors and outdoors in wastewater conveyance environments and may involve irregular schedules, overtime, hazardous conditions, and physically demanding work.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Two years of experience in wastewater conveyance and pumping, or a suitable combination of directly relevant education and experience as determined by NTMWD.
- Maintain a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Class II Wastewater Collection Operator's License or Class C Wastewater Treatment Operator’s License.
- Maintain a current, valid Texas driver's license appropriate for the vehicle and the employee's resident state; driving a District vehicle for NTMWD business is required.
- Knowledge of wastewater conveyance and pumping processes, compliance requirements, operations and maintenance requirements, and reporting and record-keeping requirements.
- Ability to troubleshoot wastewater equipment and processes, perform wastewater tests, and interpret results.
- Effective written and verbal communication with supervisors, peers, and subordinates.
- Basic computer skills and electrical and mechanical knowledge.
- Ability to perform required physical activities, including sitting, standing, walking, lifting up to 75 pounds, bending, reaching, and operating vehicles, equipment, hand tools, and computers.
- Ability to work with chemicals, tools, machinery, moving mechanical parts, and personal protective equipment; work may involve confined spaces, ladders, rooftops, and adverse weather conditions.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree or trade certification.
Responsibilities
- Monitor, analyze, and recommend adjustments to facility operations through observation, sample collection and testing, instrumentation readings, and SCADA use.
- Notify appropriate personnel about abnormal conditions and needed repairs or renewal, coordinate with maintenance personnel, and plan, perform, and implement maintenance procedures for facility assets.
- Maintain thorough written and electronic logs and records and use them to suggest operational improvements.
- Observe safety policies and guidelines required by state statutes and NTMWD.
- Monitor facility security, and alert law enforcement agencies and/or supervisors to breaches as appropriate.
- Monitor systems and assets during emergencies and planned shutdowns; troubleshoot, diagnose, and report problems; and respond to emergencies as directed.
- Maintain facility grounds and perform general housekeeping.
- Receive shipments, monitor unloading, check shipment documents for accuracy, and submit documents to appropriate personnel.
- Learn and comply with applicable policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and wellness packages
- Generous paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
- Robust pension plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
