Wastewater Plant Operator III

North Texas Municipal Water District•Wylie, TX

40d•$18 - $40

About The Position

Under the direction of a Lead Wastewater Plant Operator and/or Plant Supervisor, depending on facility size and scope, the Wastewater Plant Operator III performs and plans the operation, maintenance, and monitoring of wastewater facilities and associated systems. These may include headworks, liquids treatment, solids handling, odor control, structures, SCADA, and lift stations. The position performs a variety of assignments to ensure asset condition, water quality, and health and safety standards are met or exceeded, and may perform or supervise related work to support efficient and effective facility operations. The role monitors and adjusts facility operations, maintains treatment assets and lift stations, records operational information, responds to emergencies, and supports facility housekeeping and security. It also trains and mentors staff under supervisors’ direction and may assume the responsibilities of supervisors or subordinates as required. Work takes place indoors and outdoors in a wastewater treatment environment, often involving irregular schedules and overtime, physical activity, hazardous exposures, and use of personal protective equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Class B Wastewater Treatment Operator’s License.
At least three years of experience in wastewater treatment or suitable relevant experience, as determined by NTMWD.
Valid Texas Driver’s License.
Knowledge of wastewater treatment 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 drive a District vehicle for business and maintain a current, valid, vehicle-appropriate driver’s license for the resident state.
Ability to perform the position’s physical functions, including sitting, standing, walking, lifting up to 75 pounds, carrying, bending, reaching, keyboarding, and telephone operation.
Ability to work with chemicals, tools, machinery, and moving mechanical parts, and to use required personal protective equipment.
Ability to perform work in hazardous environments, including possible confined spaces, ladders, rooftops, and adverse weather conditions, with appropriate training.
Manual dexterity and precision, continuous or repetitive arm and hand movements, grasping, and occasional forceful exertion.
Ability to perceive or discriminate colors or shades, sounds, odors, depth, and visual cues or signals.
Visual and muscular dexterity to operate a motor vehicle, including while towing portable equipment, equipment, hand tools, and a computer.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or trade certification.

Responsibilities

Monitor, analyze, and adjust facility operations through observation, sample collection and testing, instrumentation readings, and SCADA use to support compliant and efficient operations.
Train, lead, and mentor staff under the direction of supervisors, serving as a positive role model and promoting integrity, trust, respect, unity, safety, and teamwork.
Notify appropriate personnel about abnormal conditions and needed repairs or renewal, coordinate with maintenance personnel, and plan, perform, and implement maintenance procedures for treatment assets and lift stations.
Maintain thorough written and electronic logs and records, and use them to suggest and implement improvements to operations and efficiency.
Observe safety policies and guidelines required by state statutes and NTMWD.
Monitor facility security and alert appropriate law enforcement agencies and/or supervisors to security breaches.
Monitor systems and assets during emergencies and scheduled shutdowns; troubleshoot, diagnose, and report problems; respond to emergencies; and schedule and coordinate responses, repairs, cleanup, and remediation as directed.
Clean screenings and grit, clarifiers, filters, the UV system, and other wastewater equipment and facilities.
Maintain facility grounds and perform general housekeeping.
Receive shipments, monitor unloading, check shipment documents for accuracy, and ensure documents are submitted to appropriate personnel.
Comply with applicable policies and procedures.
Assume the responsibilities of direct supervisors and subordinates as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.