Wastewater Plant Operator III

About the role

North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) provides vital wholesale water, wastewater and solid waste management services to more than two million people who call North Texas their home. Our culture is deeply ingrained in our core values of Integrity, Trust, Respect, Unity, Service, and Teamwork (ITRUST). Our employees will tell you they feel a sense of purpose and have a daily opportunity to make a positive impact on the cities we serve by helping to provide services that their residents and businesses need to thrive.

Responsibilities

The Wastewater Plant Operator III performs and plans the operation, maintenance, and monitoring of wastewater facilities and associated systems including, but not limited to, headworks, liquids treatment, solids handling, odor control, structures, SCADA, and lift stations. This position performs a variety of work assignments to ensure asset condition, water quality, and health and safety standards are met or exceeded; and performs and/or supervises related work as required to ensure efficient and effective facility operations.

• Monitors, analyzes, and adjusts facility operations through observation, collecting and testing samples, reading instrumentation, and using SCADA to ensure compliant and efficient operations.
• Trains, leads and mentors staff under the direction of Supervisors.
• Leads by example and acts as a positive role model for facility employees.
• Notifies appropriate personnel of abnormal conditions, needed repairs and renewal.
• Coordinates with maintenance personnel on repairs.
• Plans, performs, and implements maintenance procedures for treatment assets and lift stations.
• Maintains thorough logs and records in both written and electronic form as required.
• Observes safety policies and guidelines as required by State statutes and as prescribed by NTMWD.
• Monitors the facility for any breaches of security and alerts appropriate law enforcement agencies and/or supervisors, as appropriate for the situation.
• Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and reports problems.
• Responds to emergencies.
• Cleans screenings and grit, clarifiers, filters, UV system, and other wastewater equipment and facilities.
• Maintains facility grounds and performs general housekeeping.

Requirements

Possess a high school diploma or GED. An associate degree or trade certification is preferred. Maintain a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Class B Wastewater Treatment Operator’s License. Possess minimum of three (3) years of experience in wastewater treatment or suitable relevant experience, as determined by NTMWD. Requires a valid Texas Driver’s License.

• Maintain knowledge of wastewater treatment processes, compliance requirements, operations and maintenance requirements, and reporting/record keeping; requirements, including the ability to troubleshoot wastewater equipment and processes and perform wastewater tests and interpret results.
• Must communicate effectively, both written and verbally, with supervisors, peers, and subordinates.
• Maintain basic computer skills, and electrical and mechanical knowledge.

Working Conditions

The duties and responsibilities are generally performed in a wastewater treatment environment. The position involves sitting (up to 6 hours per day), frequent standing, frequent walking, light to heavy lifting (up to 75 lbs.), light carrying, frequent bending and reaching, keyboarding, and telephone operation. It often requires an irregular work schedule and overtime hours. Specific physical conditions require frequent work with chemicals, tools, machinery, moving mechanical parts, etc. The duties and responsibilities are performed both indoors and outdoors. Moderate to heavy exposure to sun, dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, biological hazards, rain, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials and chemicals, machinery, moving mechanical parts, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, and water hazards are common.

Benefits

We offer an array of excellent benefits, including comprehensive health and wellness packages, generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, and a robust pension plan to help secure our employees’ financial future.