Water-wastewater Operator II

Nexus Water Group • Rhome, TX

17d • Onsite

About The Position

The Texas Water Utilties team is seeking a Water-wastewater Operator II. The Water-wastewater Operator II performs routine checks of water or wastewater treatment facilities; responsible for compliance with TCEQ rules or permit. The Water-wastewater Operator II will assist in preventive and corrective maintenance and sometimes investigate customer issues.

Requirements

• 2 years of directly related experience in water and/or wastewater system operations, maintenance, customer service
• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
• TCEQ License: Grade C or higher
• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
• 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 permit.
• Must be familiar with industry standard analyses such as but not limited to: Chlorine residual, pH, Dissolved Oxygen, Turbidity, Total Suspended Solids, Total Dissolved Solids, Settleability, Alkalinity, Hardness, Free ammonia.
• Inspect distribution or collections system for leaks
• Perform routine distribution system flushing
• Recognize lift station alarms
• Interpret circular charts
• Change charts
• Perform standard maintenance tasks
• Backwash filters
• When on duty or on call: reports water leaks, sewer backups, and any other maintenance issues to the maintenance supervisor.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: Starting at 3 weeks annually along with 11 company-paid holidays and 2 floating 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED