Water Treatment Plant Operator

Essential Functions

• Inspects and monitors SCADA systems, pumps, chemical feeders, laboratory equipment, meters, and gauges to determine status of various functions of the plant.
• Removes solids from treatment units and cleans/backwashes filters as needed.
• Collections samples required for laboratory analysis; and conducts water analysis tests to ensure and maintain water quality.
• Maintains the efficiency of plant and laboratory operations, including maintenance of equipment, pumps, hoses, filters, and machinery, testing, quality control, and record-keeping procedures in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Lubricates and changes oil in electrical motors, water pumps, gear boxes, and drive units; performs periodic routine maintenance on plant equipment.
• Handles various chemicals necessary for water treatment.
• Troubleshoots, diagnoses malfunctions, and makes necessary repairs on mechanical equipment and related components.
• Performs equipment and laboratory preventive maintenance duties.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Surface Water Production as well as Water distribution operation, including piping, sources of supply, water quality, disinfection, water-related electricity, and the operational principles of pumps and motors.
• Proper methods and techniques used in operating, cleaning, repairing, and maintaining water systems equipment.
• Basic mechanics and understanding of basic mathematical formulas.
• Equipment, methods, and techniques appropriate to department assignment.
• Operating water systems and laboratory equipment in a safe and capable manner.
• Operating and working around machinery, heavy equipment, chemicals, and moving equipment.
• Installing, repairing, and maintaining of water/water systems equipment.
• Recognize unusual or dangerous operating conditions and make sound judgments within established guidelines.
• Work effectively independently and as a member of a crew.

Education, Experience, Certificates, And Licenses Required

• A High school diploma or GED equivalent required, and any experience in water or water utility systems preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• A Valid Class C Texas motor vehicle driver license and the ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to obtain one or more of the following as directed by assignment:
• TCEQ Water Treatment License Class D within six (6) months.
• TCEQ Water Treatment License Class S.W.C within two (2) years.
• TCEQ Water Treatment License Class S.W.B within five (5) years.