Water Operator III

Temple Texas•Temple, TX

About The Position

Responsible for operating, monitoring, controlling, testing, and troubleshooting the water supply, treatment plant, distribution system, and storage facilities. The position works under the direct supervision of a lead operator or supervisor and must be available to work flexible hours at a 24-hour facility, including weekends and holidays. The role includes operating conventional and membrane treatment processes, maintaining regulatory compliance, training and covering shifts for Operator I/II staff, performing laboratory and maintenance work, and responding to public concerns. The operator also assists with inspections, construction, and maintenance projects, works in confined spaces and around hazardous chemicals, and operates heavy equipment for facility maintenance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Class “B” Surface Water certification from TCEQ.
Must be available to work flexible hours at a 24-hour facility, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

Operate, monitor, control, test, and troubleshoot water supply, treatment plant, distribution system, and storage facilities.
Maintain knowledge and skills for essential water treatment plant and facility operations, including conventional and membrane treatment, in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
Operate and monitor treatment processes using Supervisory Controller & Data Acquisition (SCADA); adjust chemicals and treatment equipment in accordance with regulatory permits.
Train Operator I/II staff and cover their shifts as needed.
Solve complex operating problems.
Perform laboratory duties; maintain instruments; monitor quality control; collect samples; conduct analyses; and prepare samples for transport.
Recommend process control adjustments to ensure optimum treatment and maintenance efforts, and forward recommendations to the immediate supervisor.
Enter sample analyses into the daily log and ensure shift records and reports are accurate.
Meet daily with the Lead Operator to report performance of the entire system.
Provide plant status updates to the on-coming operator team and accept status updates from the preceding operator team.
Respond to public complaints or concerns.
Assist with TCEQ inspections, construction, and maintenance projects.
Work in confined spaces and around hazardous chemicals.
Operate heavy equipment for facility maintenance, including lift and boom trucks.
Assist with sludge removal, transfer, and disposal.
Perform preventative maintenance on pumps, motors, and tanks; clean and service areas throughout the plant.
Calibrate and maintain mechanical, analytical, instrumentation, and telemetry equipment.
Order treatment and testing chemicals, parts, materials, and supplies.
Develop the knowledge and ability to solve problems under normal and stressful conditions.
Attend TWUA monthly trainings.
Maintain certification and complete continuing education training courses.
Follow city policies, procedures, and safety guidelines pertaining to the work area and equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.