About this position
Under general supervision, performs and instructs other operators in all activities associated with operating and maintaining chemical treatment processes, mechanical functions, and labor operations of a surface water treatment facility, multiple ground water production facilities, and water storage facilities.
<ul style="margin-bottom:3pt"><li>Monitors and operates water treatment plant equipment such as pumps, valves, motors, filters, gauges, and meters to ensure proper functioning of the water plant and well sites.</li><li>Monitors, and operates water distribution system equipment such as pumps, valves, motors, gauges, and meters, to ensure the proper functioning of the water distribution system.</li><li>Monitors chemical feed systems, chlorine, ammonia, Ph, turbidity as well as other plant process parameters.</li><li>Monitors water storage tank levels and distribution pressures and make adjustments needed to meet consumer demand for water.</li><li>Collects water samples and interprets lab results to make process adjustments.</li><li>Maintains daily records and monthly reports on water operations.</li><li>Maintains a clean and safe work area in and around all the plant processes and buildings.</li><li>Completes preventative and corrective maintenance work orders on pumps, motors, gearboxes and other equipment in a timely manner.</li><li>Informs supervisor of all problems, deviations, and unfamiliar situations.</li><li>Adheres to the personnel, safety, and department policies and procedures.</li><li>Assist other coworkers as needed.</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li><li>Must be available for on call.</li><li>Provides periodic written and oral reports to the Director of utilities concerning work performed, status of projects and all other pertinent information related to water treatment.</li><li>Prepare yearly budgets.</li><li>Ensures and provides proper training and instruction for personnel in specific tasks to be performed.</li></ul>
<ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt; font-family: Arial, serif !important; transition: all;" class="userway-s7-active" data-userway-s7-styled="true"><li>Good knowledge of the operation, equipment, and materials used in water plants and pump stations and water distribution systems.</li><li>Must have basic knowledge of computers, SCADA systems, water treatment chemicals and testing procedures relating to drinking water production, math and mechanical skills.</li><li>Knowledge of state and federal laws relating to water treatment.</li><li>Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics and maps.</li><li>Ability to establish short- and long-term operational goals and priorities.</li><li>Working knowledge of chemical and physical processes involved in the treatment of water.</li></ul>
<ul style="margin-bottom:3pt"><li>Must have a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).</li><li>Five or more years of experience in water treatment operation is required. </li><li>At a minimum, must possess a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Class "B" surface water Operator license and a Class "B" groundwater license. </li><li>Must have a minimum of five years of experience supervising a staff of five or more individuals, preferably in a water production facility</li><li>A combination of experience and certification levels demonstrating acceptable knowledge and skill supervising the operation and maintenance of surface water production facilities and ground water production facilities may be considered. </li></ul><strong>Special Qualifications:</strong><ul style="margin-bottom:3pt"><li><br /><ul style="margin-bottom:3pt"><li>Must have a valid Texas driver's license and driving record must be in compliance with city policy.</li><li>Must submit to and pass a post-offer, non-regulated drug test and thorough background checks (including criminal history).</li></ul></li></ul>
<ul style="margin-bottom:3pt"><li>Monitors and operates water treatment plant equipment such as pumps, valves, motors, filters, gauges, and meters to ensure proper functioning of the water plant and well sites.</li><li>Monitors, and operates water distribution system equipment such as pumps, valves, motors, gauges, and meters, to ensure the proper functioning of the water distribution system.</li><li>Monitors chemical feed systems, chlorine, ammonia, Ph, turbidity as well as other plant process parameters.</li><li>Monitors water storage tank levels and distribution pressures and make adjustments needed to meet consumer demand for water.</li><li>Collects water samples and interprets lab results to make process adjustments.</li><li>Maintains daily records and monthly reports on water operations.</li><li>Maintains a clean and safe work area in and around all the plant processes and buildings.</li><li>Completes preventative and corrective maintenance work orders on pumps, motors, gearboxes and other equipment in a timely manner.</li><li>Informs supervisor of all problems, deviations, and unfamiliar situations.</li><li>Adheres to the personnel, safety, and department policies and procedures.</li><li>Assist other coworkers as needed.</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li><li>Must be available for on call.</li><li>Provides periodic written and oral reports to the Director of utilities concerning work performed, status of projects and all other pertinent information related to water treatment.</li><li>Prepare yearly budgets.</li><li>Ensures and provides proper training and instruction for personnel in specific tasks to be performed.</li></ul>
<ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt; font-family: Arial, serif !important; transition: all;" class="userway-s7-active" data-userway-s7-styled="true"><li>Good knowledge of the operation, equipment, and materials used in water plants and pump stations and water distribution systems.</li><li>Must have basic knowledge of computers, SCADA systems, water treatment chemicals and testing procedures relating to drinking water production, math and mechanical skills.</li><li>Knowledge of state and federal laws relating to water treatment.</li><li>Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics and maps.</li><li>Ability to establish short- and long-term operational goals and priorities.</li><li>Working knowledge of chemical and physical processes involved in the treatment of water.</li></ul>
<ul style="margin-bottom:3pt"><li>Must have a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).</li><li>Five or more years of experience in water treatment operation is required. </li><li>At a minimum, must possess a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Class "B" surface water Operator license and a Class "B" groundwater license. </li><li>Must have a minimum of five years of experience supervising a staff of five or more individuals, preferably in a water production facility</li><li>A combination of experience and certification levels demonstrating acceptable knowledge and skill supervising the operation and maintenance of surface water production facilities and ground water production facilities may be considered. </li></ul><strong>Special Qualifications:</strong><ul style="margin-bottom:3pt"><li><br /><ul style="margin-bottom:3pt"><li>Must have a valid Texas driver's license and driving record must be in compliance with city policy.</li><li>Must submit to and pass a post-offer, non-regulated drug test and thorough background checks (including criminal history).</li></ul></li></ul>
Salary Information
$$28.70 - $$32.31
Hourly Wage