Water/Wastewater Operator I

Nexus Water Group • Sugar Land, TX

72d

About The Position

The Water/Wastewater Operator I performs routine checks of water and/or wastewater treatment systems and helps ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The role assists with operations, maintenance, and customer service for facility systems. Work takes place in and around water and wastewater facilities, indoors and outdoors, and may involve irregular hours, shift work, weekends, or on-call duties.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, job-related technical knowledge gained through specialized courses and on-the-job training, and one year of directly related experience. A TCEQ Class D Ground Water and/or Wastewater Certification is required; the employee must obtain Class D Ground Water and Wastewater certifications within one year of accepting the position and Class C certifications within three years.

The work environment may include adverse weather and environmental conditions, temperature extremes, humidity, precipitation, noise and vibration from heavy equipment, moving equipment, high-voltage electrical equipment, hazardous chemicals, and bacteria in wastewater. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Job-related skills and technical knowledge of water and wastewater operations and maintenance, attained through specialized courses and on-the-job training.
• One year of directly related experience in water and/or wastewater system operations, maintenance, or customer service.
• A TCEQ Class D Ground Water and/or Wastewater Certification; must obtain Class D Ground Water and Wastewater certifications within one year of accepting the position and Class C Ground Water and Wastewater certifications within three years.
• Ability to interact and cooperate to coordinate work, resolve problems, and obtain information.
• Ability to apply procedures and guidelines and adapt standard methods to differing situations.
• May be required to work occasional irregular hours, shifts, weekends, and on-call.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating backhoe and/or trackhoe equipment.
• Basic computer skills and Microsoft Office, including Outlook and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine facility checks and ensure compliance with TCEQ or NPDES permits.
• Observe and monitor equipment and daily operations, assess problems, diagnose equipment failures, and check water wells, lift stations, and treatment plants.
• Operate belt presses and keep facilities clean by scrubbing and washing them down as required.
• Order supplies as needed to maintain inventory.
• May provide functional supervision to Field Technicians in Training by establishing priorities, assigning duties, scheduling work, and providing training.
• Perform daily effluent sample analyses and make adjustments to keep the facility within permit limits; set up samplers for required regulatory samples.
• Maintain daily data logs for EPA and TCEQ reports.
• Assist with scheduling and performing routine preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Assist with water and wastewater line repairs, new line installation, and other assigned work.
• Inspect and maintain pumps, motors, valves, and other plant equipment; troubleshoot problems.
• Pull motors and pumps for repair and fabricate parts as necessary.
• Respond to and investigate customer service calls.

Benefits

• Starting salary of $25.00 per hour.
• Paid time off starting at three weeks annually.
• 11 company-paid holidays.
• Health, dental, prescription, and vision benefits beginning the first day of the month after the start date.
• 401(k) with a 100% match on contributions up to 4% of salary, plus an additional 3% employer contribution.
• Professional development through training, professional certifications, and an education allowance.
• Company-provided life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Voluntary, company-sponsored Employee Resource Groups.

What This Job Offers

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