(2) Plant Operator (Water Plant)

Essential Job Functions

• Plan, organize and operate of the treatment plants or water systems.
• Must work on an assigned rotating shift schedule.
• Provide a good, safe working environment.
• Maintain good communication and teamwork with co-workers.
• Able to perform a wide variety of different types of tasks.
• Motivate personnel to achieve maximum efficiency to operations.
• Collect water samples and process testing.
• Observe variations in operating conditions.
• Interpret meter readings, and test results.
• Make necessary operational changes, when needed, as directed.
• Monitor pumps, gauges and computers of treatment plants or water systems.
• Maintain communication with immediate supervisor for operation, personnel, and problem conditions.
• Maintain administrative records.
• Assists with the preparation of the monthly operation reports.
• Maintain facility grounds, such as mowing and general housekeeping.
• Will perform other related duties as required.

EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS

• Lab equipment such as turbidity meters, ph meter, jar testing machine, and related laboratory appurtenances.
• Hand and powered tools, lawn mowers, weed eaters.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• Position requires working on a rotating shift schedule, varying hours, overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Exposure to noise of plant machinery and other equipment; mechanical and electrical hazards of operating equipment; fumes and odors of chemicals (chlorine, ammonia, alum, sodium chlorite) and all types of weather and temperature conditions.
• Work and/or walk for long periods of time on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces and rough terrain.
• Position is subject to 24-hour emergency callbacks.

Education / Skills Required

• Requires a high school diploma or G.E.D and must be able to pass T.C.E.Q. Class “D” license in Water within six months; however, must also acquire a Class “C License” in Surface Water within 2 years of employment.
• Must have sufficient knowledge in a related field to perform most normal work as assigned, with minimal supervision.
• Requires a valid Texas driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Possess a valid T.C.E.Q. Class “D” or higher level of water license and experience working at a surface treatment plant.