Wastewater Plant Operator

City of Conroe•Conroe, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs duties in the operations, maintenance and repairs necessary at the wastewater treatment plant. Assigned to the City of Conroe Southwest Wastewater Plant.

Requirements

Minimum three years of experience in operation and maintenance of municipal wastewater treatment plant.
Valid Texas Class "B" commercial driver's license within six months of hire.
Current class "C" Wastewater Certification issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Ability to lift weights of 50 pounds alone and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
On call 24/7 every set period of time.
Knowledge of computer software and programs.
Knowledge of operations, maintenance and repair of wastewater pumps and control system.
Knowledge of City of Conroe's policies and procedures.
Knowledge of safe working conditions and procedures.
Skill in communicating well with supervisors, subordinates and public.
Skill in good communication.
Skill in using attitude, tact and courtesy necessary to deal with internal and external customers.
Ability to operate various types of hand and precision tools.
Ability to climb in and out of confined areas.
Ability to lift weights of 50 pounds alone and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
Ability to stand, stoop, kneel or sit for long periods of time.
Ability to utilize independent judgment and decision-making abilities as necessary.
Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously in a team environment and with minimal supervision.
Ability to work as many hours needed to get the work assigned completed.
Ability to adapt to new technology, new methods and changing conditions.
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to obtain licenses/certifications to perform work assignments.
Ability to respond at any hour during an emergency when requested.
Ability to understand and follow City of Conroe and departmental policies and procedures.
Ability to maintain accurate records and reports to remain in compliance with the discharge permit.
Ability to work outside in various conditions and terrain.
Balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motions, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity and walking.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and ability to drive heavy construction equipment.

Responsibilities

Operation, maintenance, and repairs at the wastewater treatment plant.
Respond at any hour during an emergency when requested.
Maintain accurate records and reports to remain in compliance with the discharge permit.
Work outside in various conditions and terrain.
Climb in and out of confined areas.
Operate various types of hand and precision tools.
Perform multiple tasks simultaneously in a team environment and with minimal supervision.
Work as many hours as needed to get the work assigned completed.
Adapt to new technology, new methods and changing conditions.
Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Obtain licenses/certifications to perform work assignments.
Drive heavy construction equipment.
Operate pumps and control systems.
Perform maintenance and repairs on wastewater pumps and control systems.