Wastewater Operator I/II/III

City of Baytown•2123 Market St Baytown, TX

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a Wastewater Operator I/II/III and contribute to maintaining the essential water services in our community. We are looking for dedicated individuals with a strong work ethic and a commitment to environmental stewardship, who can effectively operate and maintain wastewater treatment facilities. If you have a passion for ensuring water quality and are ready to advance your career in a supportive and growth-oriented environment, apply today! Protects public health and welfare. Learns all aspects of the plant including maintaining equipment and cleaning clarifiers. Participates in training to learn wastewater plant operations and maintenance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver’s license within 90 days).
Six months of related experience.
Must be able to obtain a Class “C” Wastewater Treatment Operator Certificate from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) within 18 months from date in position.
High school diploma or equivalent (GED) plus specialized technical courses.
Two years of related experience.
Class "C" Wastewater Treatment Certification from the TCEQ.
Two years experience in a paraprofessional related role.
Class "B" Wastewater Treatment Certification from the TCEQ.
Knowledge of basic math.
Ability to keep daily records of operation.
Ability to get along appropriately with co-workers and the public.

Nice To Haves

Class “B” Wastewater Treatment Certification from the TCEQ.

Responsibilities

Participates in training of plant operations, equipment and grounds maintenance.
Participates in training of preventive maintenance of plant mechanical equipment.
Participates in training of laboratory testing, recording results, and reporting and monitoring all data.
Participates in cleaning of the plant such as clarifiers, bar screen area, and digester.
Participates in keeping the Treatment Plant compliant with the EPA’s Risk Management Plan, and the TCEQ’s Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan permits.
Performs general plant cleanup and yard maintenance, checks and maintains equipment, oil or grease machinery, and wash down the plant on a daily basis.
Makes plant inspections, takes readings: totalizer, water meter, flow meter, and hour meters on various equipment.
Changes out empty chlorine and sulfur dioxide cylinders as needed.
Changes out polymer.
Collects samples and runs tests on effluent, mixing basins, and clarifiers – DO, pH, CL2, 30 minute settling tests.
Plant operations: waste solids, runs belt press, supernatant digesters, operates valves and pumps to transfer sludge from one place to another.
Sometimes supervises operations.
Collect and run daily/weekly samples and storm water sampling during inclement weather as required by TCEQ.
Ensure proper chlorination and dechlorination, clean clarifies, running of belt press.
Prepare work orders, retrieve purchase orders to complete work ordered
Acquire bids for work to be completed following HUB vendors list.
Complete monthly reports for water intake/output averages and weekly reports for daily averages.
Provide routine maintenance and groundskeeping as needed in the plant.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.