Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II

City of Waco•Waco, TX

About The Position

This is a career ladder position with the City of Waco’s Water Utility Services Department. Placement as a Wastewater Plant Apprentice, Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I, or Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II depends on qualifications. The roles perform operations, monitoring, and maintenance of wastewater treatment plant facilities and associated systems, with increasing independence and responsibility at each level. The Apprentice works under close supervision on basic and semi-skilled tasks. Operator I works under general supervision and can operate the plant without supervision, while receiving frequent instruction or assistance in new or unusual situations. Operator II also works under general supervision, can operate the plant without supervision, trains Apprentice employees, and receives minimal instruction or assistance in new or unusual situations. Work is performed in accordance with quality standards, safety regulations, procedures, technical codes, and the operating policies of the work unit. Employees maintain service records, communicate treatment issues to supervisors, and support courteous and cooperative relations with residents, visitors, and City staff while maintaining confidentiality of work-related issues and City information. Shiftwork applies to Operator I and Operator II. Employees may be required to respond after hours, including holidays and weekends, during departmental or City-wide emergencies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Valid Texas Driver’s License.
Apprentice: obtain a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality-issued Class D Wastewater Treatment License within 180 days and a Class C license within 1½ years.
Operator I: at least 1 year of wastewater treatment plant operations and maintenance experience and a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality-issued Class C Wastewater Treatment License.
Operator II: at least 3 years of wastewater treatment plant operations and maintenance experience and a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality-issued Class B or Class A Wastewater Treatment License.
Ability to perform the duties associated with the applicable career-ladder level, including operating the plant without supervision at Operator I and II levels.

Nice To Haves

Apprentice: 6 months of wastewater treatment plant operations and maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

Assist with the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment plant facilities and equipment.
Observe and monitor plant operations, equipment, and process control systems.
Clean, maintain, adjust, and inspect equipment and components; identify maintenance needs and verify proper operating conditions.
Read and interpret equipment gauges, dials, graphs, manuals, and other instrumentation.
Operate and adjust treatment processes, chemicals, pumps, valves, motors, and other equipment to maintain proper plant operations.
Collect samples and check equipment to verify operating conditions.
Document plant operations and maintain records of services performed.
Receive and unload chemical, other delivery, or manifested waste-hauler loads, as applicable to the assignment.
Troubleshoot treatment issues and communicate them to supervisors.
Operate wastewater treatment plant laboratory and mechanical equipment, city vehicles, and other assigned equipment.
Perform plant inspections and operations as directed, following job specifications and technical codes.
Train Apprentice employees at the Operator II level.
Perform other related duties as assigned; comply with policies and standards; support courteous public service and maintain confidentiality.