Water Operator A, B or C

About the role

The Water Operator C is a field position within the Water Treatment Division, working under the supervision of the Chief Plant Operator. This position operates and maintains the municipal water treatment plant, performing the tasks required to treat and distribute a safe, adequate water supply for the general public, businesses, and industry. This is an entry-level operating role in the plant operator series, applying general knowledge of treatment processes to support plant operations, and referring complex process issues to senior operators or the Chief Plant Operator.

Responsibilities

• Plant Operations - Operate and maintain the municipal water treatment plant to help produce and distribute an adequate supply of safe, treated water for the general public, businesses, and industry.
• Supply Monitoring - Record and monitor water supply and storage levels, staying aware of system needs and demands at all times.
• Regulatory Compliance - Monitor plant operations and processes to help ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and to maintain water quality standards.
• Testing and Recordkeeping - Perform chemical and biological testing and analysis as required by regulatory agencies, and maintain accurate logs and records of water quality and quantity.
• Troubleshooting - Identify, diagnose, and correct routine treatment process issues, including chemical dosage, raw flow, and pump adjustments, referring complex issues to senior operators.
• Maintenance Support - Assist in treatment plant and pump station maintenance or repairs as needed.
• Customer Service - Respond to customer complaints and maintain detailed records.
• Additional Duties - This role may require taking on responsibilities outside of those listed above as operational needs evolve. Duties and priorities may shift at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Technical Knowledge - General knowledge of surface water treatment plant and distribution system operations, including chemical dosing and analytical testing procedures.
• Chemical Handling - General knowledge of storing, handling, pumping, and containing hazardous chemicals in water treatment, and required safety equipment and procedures.
• Problem Identification - Ability to identify and diagnose routine treatment process issues and refer more complex problems affecting water supply or public safety to senior staff.
• Technology and Instrumentation - Familiarity with SCADA system operations; ability to use standard office software for recordkeeping and reporting.
• Regulatory Knowledge - General knowledge of state and federal rules and regulations of the operation, maintenance, and reporting of a surface water treatment plant and distribution system.
• Communication - Good math, logic, and reasoning skills; ability to read and communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers regarding directives and assignments.
• Recordkeeping - Ability to maintain accurate and complete records documenting the status and performance of the treatment plant and distribution system.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, some college preferred.
• Valid Class C Surface Water Treatment Operator License issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
• Minimum one (1) year of operating experience within a surface water treatment plant.

Pay

Starting Salary Range: $50,983 - $60,687 Annual; $24.51 - $29.18 Hourly

About the role

The Water Operator B is a field position within the Water Treatment Division, working under the supervision of the Chief Plant Operator. This position operates and maintains the municipal water treatment plant performing the tasks required to treat and distribute a safe, adequate water supply for the public, businesses, and industry. This is a mid-level operating role in the plant operator series, applying working knowledge of treatment processes and regulatory requirements to keep Mansfield's water supply safe and reliable, escalating the most complex process issues to senior operators or the Chief Plant Operator.