Water And Wastewater Operator I

City of Anna, Texas•Public Works Facility, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Ensure safe, efficient, and economical operation, maintenance, and control of the city’s water and wastewater systems, including water production, water wastewater treatment, storage, distribution and collection system facilities.

Requirements

High school or GED
Basic: Spreadsheet, Word Processing/Typing
Must possess a valid Class "C" Driver’s license when hired.
Ability to obtain a TCEQ D water and D wastewater treatment license within twelve months of hire.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check and MVR check.

Nice To Haves

one (1) year of water or wastewater treatment experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist Lead Operator in performing and interpreting standardized water and wastewater tests such as total and free chlorine residual, chloramines, free ammonia, pH, turbidity, alkalinity, total suspended solids, dissolved oxygen, and similar testing.
Record daily data collection as required by TCEQ and assist the Lead Operator in maintaining those records.
Assist Lead Operator with maintaining and updating the City Water Monitoring Plan; complete required testing at the intervals required, and coordinating with the TCEQ selected sampling contractor when necessary.
Assist Lead Operator with collecting regular bacteriological samples as required by the Monitoring Plan.
Flush dead-end mains as required, and records water used because of flushing.
Through field investigations, testing and system flushing ensures that a high level of water quality is maintained throughout the water system.
Assist Lead Operator when responding to customer complaints related to water quality, conduct an appropriate investigation, and resolve the issue (if any) and document the findings and steps taken.
Monitor water and wastewater quality during the treatment process through visual inspection and the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system.
Inspect, operate, and maintain system equipment including computer controls, telemetry systems, microprocessors, flow control devices, power-driven machinery, and chemical feed equipment.
Monitor, inspect and maintain pump station and lift station equipment and respond to equipment alarms.
Inspect remote sites daily.
Troubleshoot and correct a variety of electrical and mechanical problems or potential problems involving pumping and measuring equipment and recalibrate equipment as required.
Perform preventive maintenance duties, including painting equipment, cleaning of chemical screens, filters, and custodial and grounds maintenance.
Operate equipment, such as engine-driven pumps, generators, compressors, hoists, forklifts, cranes, and other heavy equipment as necessary.
Assist with Maintenance crew, Utility Billing, Wastewater and/or Streets Division as needed.
Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.