WW PLANT OPERATOR I
About The Position
Maintains and operates the City’s wastewater treatment plant system safely, effectively, and efficiently, using technical expertise. The position is non-supervisory and reports to the Wastewater Plant Supervisor. It involves daily contact with other department personnel, contact with contractors, and occasional contact with the general public. The operator must be able to fill on-call assignments and may be required to work outside standard 8:00–5:00 hours, including weekends and holidays, and respond to after-hours emergencies. The role conducts chemical and laboratory tests, takes operational readings, monitors and adjusts equipment, records data, collects samples, and cleans, maintains, and repairs plant equipment, facilities, and grounds. The position requires a high school education or equivalent, some knowledge of water and wastewater operations, and the specified licenses or ability to obtain a required license within 12 months of hire. Employment is contingent on passing a drug test for a commercial-driver and safety-sensitive position. Regular and timely attendance is required.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Some knowledge of water and wastewater operations.
- Knowledge of chemicals and technical equipment.
- Knowledge of first aid and CPR procedures.
- Knowledge of Texas Water Commission and EPA guidelines and regulations.
- Ability to follow detailed verbal and written instructions and attend and understand technical courses.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate effectively with employees and the general public.
- Ability to maintain appropriate licenses and certifications.
- Ability to read and comprehend operation and training manuals, safety data sheets, blueprints, labels, test instructions and result-reporting sheets, memos, policies, and procedures.
- Ability to write daily, weekly, and monthly reports using words, numbers, and abbreviations, and to take notes.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations involving volume capacity, density, mass, distance, flow rates, slope, and dilution, and to use formulas, mathematical word problems, percentages, and metric conversions.
- Ability to analyze situations and adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action.
- TCEQ D License in wastewater treatment.
- TCEQ C license in water distribution, or ability to obtain it within 12 months of hire.
- Valid Class C Texas driver’s license.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug test for a commercial-driver and safety-sensitive position.
- Required to work weekends and holidays, be on call for after-hours emergencies, work outside 8:00–5:00 hours, and work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.
- Regular and timely attendance is required.
Responsibilities
- Conduct daily chemical and laboratory tests, including determining chemical concentrations, taking flow and blower readings, and checking meters; record data at regular intervals.
- Calibrate laboratory equipment daily.
- Make chemical dilutions.
- Monitor equipment, gauges, and meters at regular intervals; make adjustments and record data.
- Clean and maintain plant equipment, including filters, blowers, contact chambers, wet wells, clarifiers, and pump rooms.
- Clean, repair, and maintain facilities and grounds.
- Collect samples for analysis.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Work weekends and holidays, hours outside 8:00–5:00, and on-call assignments for after-hours emergencies as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
