Water Treatment Plant Operator
Listed on 2026-08-09
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Engineering
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic -
Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Utility Technician
Brief Description
Under general supervision of the Water Treatment Plant Superintendent, work involves monitoring the plant operations; performing water quality tests, performing needed preventative maintenance, and minor repairs to the water treatment plant related facilities and equipment. Also includes recording chemical and flow meter readings, maintaining/updating records and logs.
Under general supervision of the Water Treatment Plant Superintendent, work involves monitoring the plant operations; performing water quality tests, performing needed preventative maintenance, and minor repairs to the water treatment plant related facilities and equipment. Also includes recording chemical and flow meter readings, maintaining/updating records and logs.
Essential Functions- Operate the water treatment plant in accordance with regulations and guidelines outlined by state and federal agencies.
- Monitor water treatment plant SCADA systems, inspect the plant and equipment including pumps, chemical feeds, and laboratory equipment ensuring effective/efficient operations of various functions of the plant.
- Monitor flow meters, gauges, records data, and maintains a variety of logs/records including production reports, operational logs, chemical checks, etc.
- Collect water samples required for laboratory analysis; conducts water analysis tests and maintain records of findings and water characteristics. Calibrates test equipment.
- Preform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot, diagnose malfunctions and make necessary repairs on the water treatment plant equipment and related systems. Make minor electrical, and/or plumbing repairs as needed.
- Lubricate and change oil in motors, pumps, gear boxes, and drive units; perform periodic routine maintenance on water treatment plant equipment.
- Handle various chemicals necessary for water treatment in a safe manner using the proper PPE.
- Perform mowing and grounds keeping around the water treatment plant facility, water towers, sample sites, etc.
- Perform general housekeeping and cleaning of the facility to include sweeping, mopping, dusting and painting as needed.
- Subject to after-hours call-out for emergency situations.
- Has frequent contact with employees, citizens, 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.
- Basic mechanics and understanding of basic mathematical formulas.
- Equipment, methods, and techniques appropriate to department assignment.
- Operating and working around machinery, heavy equipment, chemicals, and moving equipment.
- Recognize unusual or dangerous operating conditions and make sound judgments within established guidelines.
- Work effectively independently and as a member of a crew.
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 Class D License within six (6) months.
- TCEQ Surface Water Treatment Operator Class C License within two (2) years.
- TCEQ Surface Water Treatment Operator Class B License within five (5) years.
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