Plant Operator Wastewater

Plant Operator I – Wastewater

New Braunfels Utilities –

Position Summary:

The Plant Operator I is an entry‑level position that focuses on achieving competency through learning and understanding a variety of technical work utilized for the operation of New Braunfels Utilities' wastewater treatment systems, including the North and South Kuehler, Gruene Road, and Sam

C. McKenzie treatment facilities.

• Under supervision of Plant Operator II, III, or Sr., operates and adjusts controls on wastewater treatment equipment and machinery such as valves, pumps, chlorinators, chemical feeders, motors, and other equipment.
• Performs process control laboratory tests for chlorine residuals, pH, temperature, ammonia, phosphorus, TSS, and dissolved oxygen as necessary.
• Inspects and performs minor maintenance of treatment plant equipment.
• Assists PdM Techs with major repair work when required.
• Performs general housekeeping duties at wastewater treatment sites.
• Cleans and removes algae from clarifier troughs and skims floatable solids from processes.
• Monitors wastewater system through SCADA system and reacts to alarms within the system.
• Records and logs meter readings, hour readings, chemical usage, maintenance activities, operating conditions, and other pertinent information daily.
• Performs daily rounds at treatment plants to monitor and inspect treatment equipment and machinery.
• Calibrates and verifies accuracy of treatment plant analyzers and laboratory equipment at required intervals.
• Records data and operating conditions in appropriate spreadsheets or logbooks.
• Dewaters biosolids using belt filter press.
• Moves 30‑yd trailers to level biosolids in belt filter press process.
• Uses skid steer to remove screened solids from barscreen and fine screen areas.
• Assists in the change‑out of one‑ton chlorine and sulfur dioxide cylinders.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Maintain regular attendance; leave schedule should be managed so as not to interfere with the ability to accomplish tasks, including special projects and assignments with deadlines.
• Adhere to NBU safety guidelines and practices at all times and in all situations.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, field site and vehicle as applicable.
• Develop & maintain effective customer service skills for communications with co‑workers, customers and the public in general.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of business, employee and customer information in written and oral communications and safeguard sensitive documents.
• Adhere to NBU policies and procedures.
• Exemplify NBU Core Values of Integrity, Stewardship, Culture, Team and Safety.
• Participate in and support initiatives to reach annual NBU Performance Measures.

Degree/Diploma Obtained:
High School Diploma/GED
Work Experience Time Frame:
No Experience
Required Field of Study:
General Studies

• Employee must obtain a Class 'D' Wastewater Operator License within one year of employment.
• Class 'C' Wastewater Operator License must be obtained prior to expiration of the 'D' Water Operator License.
• Class 'C' Driver’s License.

• Flexibility in available hours, including holidays, weekends, and/or after hours is required.
• Must reside within a forty‑five‑minute response time of the NBU Service Center as measured by an internet mapping tool.
• Pass a medical evaluation and fit test in accordance with OSHA standards for respirator use (29 CFR ).

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Utilities

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