Wastewater Operator

Operate and maintain the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant and related Lift stations, under direction of Wastewater Lead Operator and Wastewater Supervisor. Demonstrates and provides good customer service & the ability to work well with others.

• Performs operations & maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant and related lift stations.
• Reading, recording data, and operating various equipment associated to the treatment of wastewater.
• Performs laboratory testing to meet regulatory and process control parameters.
• Works under direction of the Wastewater Lead Operator and Wastewater Supervisor.
• Lifts and carries up to 100 pounds, and pulls, pushes or drags up to 150 pounds. Sits, stands, stoops or twists for extended periods of time while participating in wastewater treatment or collection. Works both indoors and outdoors in extreme temperatures including heat, cold and inclement weather.
• Able to climb and descend ladders.
• Some exposure to dust, odor, electrical, mechanical and toxic hazards using safety precautions.
• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with the public and city employees in person, in writing, by telephone and via email.
• Perform janitorial functions and yard maintenance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Work 1st, 2nd, & 3rd shifts & weekends & holidays as needed to cover 24/7 plant operations. Ability to cover on-call status as needed to handle emergencies.

Knowledge of controlling mechanical, electrical and chemical equipment. Reading and recording of meters and charts. Laboratory knowledge. Pump & Motor maintenance as well as electrical troubleshooting knowledge. Must be able to function well in a team concept.

High School Diploma or GED. Valid Texas Drivers License with acceptable driving record. Preferably a State of Texas class ”C” certification in wastewater treatment. Requires a class ”D” certification in waste water treatment or ability to obtain within 1 year of employment & a class “C” within 4 years of employment before the class “D” expires.