Water Treatment Plant Operator

Brief Description

Under general supervision of the Water Treatment Plant Superintendent, perform a variety of skilled work involved in the Operation of as well as maintenance and repair of specialized water and/or water plant equipment, apparatus, and fixtures including pumps, engine motors, and valves.

• 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.
• Collects 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 and 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.
• Subject to after-hours call-out for emergency situations.
• 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.

• 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 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.

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.

Experience job stability and attractive benefits by pursuing a full-time career in municipal government with the City of Ennis.

• Medical insurance.
• Prescription coverage with generic prescriptions covered 100%.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Basic life insurance and Accidental death and dismemberment insurance equal to one times your annual salary up to a plan maximum of $250,000.
• Optional short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Retirement benefits through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 7% employee contribution and a 2:1 City match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO), based on education level and prior years of similar work experience, earned on an accrual basis, and made available to you upon hire.
• 96 hours per year of individual catastrophic sick time off (ICS), for catastrophic illness.
• 12 city-paid holidays.
• Gym membership - reimbursed up to $35 per month ($15 for membership and $20 if you attend 10 times a month).
• Cash awards for participation in the Wellness plan.
• $100 per year of service awarded annually as longevity pay, after the first full year of employment.
• Several optional, rich benefits which are fully competitive within the metroplex.

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