Water Operator - Wastewater Operator; Dallas Water Utilities - Civil Service

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February 25, 2026 (12 days left to apply) job requisition :
25-22415
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** Job Summary
** Under limited supervision, performs journey level operator work at a water purification plant, wastewater treatment plant or at a system of pumping stations to ensure water services continuously achieve all local, state and federal regulatory requirements while simultaneously meeting customer demands.
** Job Description
**** Overview
* * The Water Operator I performs journey level work in the monitoring and operation of a water purification plant, wastewater treatment plant or a system of pumping stations to ensure water service need of customers are met and that quality standards established by regulatory agencies are continuously met.
** Essential Functions
**** 1.
** Works collaboratively with counterparts to operate a water purification plant, wastewater treatment plant or a system of pumping stations to ensure continuous water service, which meets established guidelines.
** 2.
** With limited supervision, monitors system performance, adjusting equipment, processes, computerized pumping stations, and other related assets as needed to ensure a constant water supply, quality of water, and/or effectively treated effluent.
** 3**. Reads gauges and instruments, gathers samples, and conducts tests to ensure proper functioning of equipment and provide emergency response in case of failure.
** 4**. Inspects equipment, checks for safety hazards, unusual conditions, and possible malfunctions to ensure continuous operation of equipment, and reduce maintenance repairs.
** 5**. Maintains routine paperwork to ensure proper documentation of flows, volumes, performance graphs, and other operational adjustments as required by regulatory agencies.
** 6.
** Collects grab samples and performs routine analysis to monitor water quality and ensure compliance.
** 7**. Accepts, inspects, and ensures chemical deliveries are unloaded properly, at the correct location while adhering to established policies and protocols for chemical management.
** 8**. Performs assigned clean up duties and minor preventive maintenance to maintain the facilities in a safe and effective condition. Maintains tools, vehicles, and equipment and keeps parts and supplies in order.
** 9**. Transports tools, materials, equipment, and supplies to work site.
** 10**. Ensures building and equipment checks, including remote locations are performed every shift.
** 11**. Coordinates with other divisions and groups within Dallas Water Utilities as needed due to operational needs and requirements.
** 12**. Enters and submits maintenance requests into an asset management system.
** 13**. Acts at a journey level operator and provides training for apprentice operators, including making recommendations for performance reviews to ensure productivity and quality is achieved.
** 14**. Participates in various training and learning opportunities to enhance knowledge and develop strong competency and skills. Performs other relevant work as needed or assigned.
** Knowledge and Skills
*** Knowledge of Texas Commission on Environmental Quality rules and regulations for public water and/or wastewater systems.
* Knowledge of water purification or wastewater treatment plant equipment, processes and procedures or pump station equipment.
* Knowledge of mechanical principles of water pumps, valves, large electric motors, and related switch gear.
* Knowledge of chemistry.
* Ability to be detect detail and observe potential hazards and dangers.
* Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
* Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
* Ability to train apprentice operators.
* Ability to write reports and keep accurate records.
* Ability to establish and maintain…