Wastewater Plant Operator III

North Texas Municipal Water District•McKinney, TX

39d•$20 - $41

About The Position

Under the direction of a Lead Wastewater Plant Operator and/or Plant Supervisor, the Wastewater Plant Operator III performs and plans the operation, maintenance, and monitoring of wastewater facilities and associated systems, including headworks, liquids treatment, solids handling, odor control, structures, SCADA, and lift stations. The role helps 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 position involves monitoring and adjusting facility operations, maintaining equipment and records, coordinating repairs and emergency responses, and cleaning wastewater equipment and facilities. Work is performed indoors and outdoors in a wastewater treatment environment, with exposure to a range of physical, chemical, biological, weather, and equipment-related hazards. The role may involve an irregular work schedule and overtime.

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 recordkeeping 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.
Maintain a current, valid, and vehicle-appropriate driver’s license for the resident state when driving a District vehicle is part of job duties.
Ability to perform the stated physical functions, including lifting up to 75 pounds, frequent standing and walking, bending and reaching, manual dexterity, and operating vehicles, equipment, hand tools, and computers.
Ability to work with personal protective equipment and, with appropriate training, in confined spaces, on ladders and rooftops, and in adverse weather conditions.

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 supervisors’ direction, lead by example, and promote an environment of integrity, trust, respect, unity, safety, and teamwork.
Notify appropriate personnel of abnormal conditions and needed repairs or renewal; coordinate repairs with maintenance personnel; and plan, perform, and implement maintenance procedures for treatment assets and lift stations.
Maintain written and electronic logs and records, and use them to suggest and implement operational improvements.
Follow safety policies and guidelines required by state statutes and NTMWD.
Monitor facility security and alert appropriate law enforcement agencies and/or supervisors to breaches, as appropriate.
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, verify shipment documents, and ensure documents are submitted to appropriate personnel.
Comply with applicable policies and procedures.
Assume responsibilities of direct supervisors and subordinates as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.