Water/Wastewater Operator I

Nexus Water Group • Sugar Land, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Field Technician I performs routine checks of water and/or wastewater treatment systems; responsible for compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local rules/regulations. Assist in all areas of operations, maintenance, and customer service as needed for all facility systems within the company.

Requirements

• Requires knowledge normally acquired through attainment of a High School Diploma or GED plus job-related skills and technical knowledge of water and wastewater operations and maintenance attained by specialized course and on-the-job training.
• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
• One year of directly related experience in water and/or wastewater system operations, maintenance, customer service.
• A class D Ground Water and/or Wastewater Certification issued by the TCEQ.
• The applicant must obtain a class D Ground Water and Wastewater Certification issued by the TCEQ within 1 year of accepting the position.
• Applicant must also obtain a class C Ground Water and Wastewater Certification issued by the TCEQ within 3 years of accepting the position.
• Grade C or higher
• Basic computer skills and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel) preferred, attainable through education/training and/or on-the-job training.
• Microsoft Office Suite.
• Requires interaction and cooperation to coordinate work, resolve problems and obtain information.
• Requires application of a variety of procedures and guidelines and the adaptation of standard methods to differing situations.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer experience operating back-hoe and/or track-hoe equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine checks of the facilities; responsible for compliance with TCEQ or NPDES permit.
• Observes and monitors equipment and operations daily; assesses problems, diagnoses equipment failures; checks water well(s), lift station(s), treatment plants, etc.
• Operates belt presses; ensures that facility is clean at all times - scrubs and washes down facility as required.
• Orders supplies as needed in order to maintain inventory.
• May provide functional supervision of Field Technician in Training; establishes priorities, determines duties, schedules work, provides training as needed.
• Performs daily analyses of effluent samples; makes any adjustments necessary to keep facility within permit limits; sets up sampler for required regulatory samples.
• Maintains daily log of data for EPA and TCEQ reports.
• Assists with scheduling and performing routine preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Assists with water and wastewater line repairs, new line installation, other work as directed.
• Inspect and maintains pumps, motors, valves and other plant equipment in working order, troubleshooting problems as they arise.
• Pull motors and pumps for repair, and fabrication of parts as necessary.
• Respond to and investigate customer service calls.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Starting at $25.00/hr
• Paid Time Off: Starting at 3 weeks annually along with 11 company-paid holidays.
• Health, dental, prescription and vision benefits
• 401(k) Program with Matching Contribution: 100% match on contributions up to 4% of your salary, plus an additional 3% employer contribution.
• Professional development opportunities through training, professional certifications, and education allowance.
• Company provided life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED