Operator - Wastewater Treatment

City of Copperas Cove•Copperas Cove, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled technical and maintenance work in the operation, maintenance, and repair of wastewater treatment facilities and systems. Works under the general supervision of the Chief Plant Operator Wastewater.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent required
Two (2) years experience in a wastewater facility or combination of education and experience
Must possess a current Texas Class D Wastewater Certification within 1 year of hire
Must possess/obtain a current Texas Class C Wastewater Certification within 3 years of hire (or within 1 year of TCEQ minimum experience requirements, whichever occurs sooner)
Must maintain TCEQ Wastewater Certification for continued employment
Possess a valid Texas driver's license rated Class "B" CDL or be able to obtain within nine (9) months of employment
Must be able to follow directions
Knowledge of the use of hand and power tools and basic understanding of chemistry, mechanical equipment, and grounds maintenance equipment
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to speak effectively before groups of citizens, customers or employees of the organization
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short and simple correspondence, and memos
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals as well as to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
Ability to perform full range of physical efforts and maintain standards required to execute job duty
Ability to perform during adverse and stressful conditions
Ability to report for duty as situations require

Nice To Haves

Will be required to work on call/night duty as discussed in interview approximately every 7 weeks.

Responsibilities

Maintain the mechanical systems in good functional order and operate the system to obtain the best degree of treatment achievable under the existing load conditions of the plant.
Understand each of the treatment unit processes in the plant, the monitoring practices used to evaluate the function of the process, and the adjustments used to optimize treatment efficiency.
Stay abreast of the latest operating and maintenance practices through participation in short courses, training schools and maintain TCEQ Wastewater Certification.
Subscribe to and regularly read several of the technical journals related to wastewater treatment, specifically those journals concerned with O&M.
Understand the regulatory requirements of the plant concerning permitted effluent quality, reporting and analytical standards, emergency notifications, permit renewal schedules, inspections, and local regulatory communications.
Maintain an accurate and legible system of records concerning operation and maintenance procedures.
Use sound judgment in the expenditure of operating funds.
Understand and consistently practice safety procedures associated with the facility.
Performs other essential duties as required to achieve successful operation of the department.
The employee must have the ability to work well with others and have a good/pleasant attitude.
Regular and timely attendance is an essential job function.
May/Will be required to respond to plant during emergency conditions and during call outs by supervisor.
Serves as a member of various employee committees, as assigned.
Other Duties as assigned.