Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

Position Overview

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for skilled work in the operation of a regulated facility that has a direct effect on the health and well‑being of the public. Shift and weekend work will be required. Will be subject to emergency callouts as needed.

• Works independently within established requirements.
• Follows oral and written instructions.
• Prepares clear and concise daily reports on plant operations.
• Communicates clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Assists the Coordinator with the pretreatment program.
• Possible contact with untreated wastewater.
• Collects samples and runs process control tests to determine proper control and compliance with rules and regulations.
• Monitors biomass and influent make‑up.
• Keeps buildings, work areas, and grounds clean.
• Assists in the maintenance of machinery and equipment.
• Assists in moving 100 pounds of various chemicals.
• Monitors and interprets Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) information and other process‑related gauges, meters, and scales.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with supervisors and team members.
• Attends various technical training schools and seminars to receive required certifications.
• Performs all duties in a safe and effective manner.
• Has frequent contact with employees, citizens, local, state, federal agencies, and other city departments.
• Ability to arrive to work on time and must maintain a regular and reliable level of attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Ability to attend and understand technical courses.
• Ability to assume responsibility for the complete operation of treatment plants.
• Ability to detect problems in equipment operations.
• Ability to make mathematical calculations by adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing numbers using formulas commonly used in the water industry.

High school diploma or GED equivalent required, and any experience in wastewater or wastewater utility systems preferred.

Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

A Valid Class C Texas driver license and the ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record.

Ability to obtain one or more of the following as directed by assignment:

• Must obtain a Class D Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification within six (6) months of employment.
• Must obtain a Class C Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification within eighteen (18) months.
• Must obtain a Class B certification within sixty (60) months.