Treatment Plant Operator I​/II​/III; Wastewater

Salary is dependent on qualifications and whether being hired as a Treatment Plant Operator I, II, or III.
Treatment Plant Operator I - $44,935-$56,170
Treatment Plant Operator II - $47,180-$58,980
Treatment Plant Operator III - $54,620-$68,275

Under supervision of the Wastewater Utility Supervisor, the Treatment Plant Operator is responsible for operations of the Wastewater Treatment plant, Composting, Recycle Center, and maintenance duties to ensure quality control accordance with federal, state and municipal regulatory, policies and standards. This position involves other members of the treatment crew performing required daily tasks and interfaces with other Utility Department personnel, City administrators, other City departments and the public.

• Assists in preparing and maintaining plant records, both operational and regulatory.
• Perform the required operational laboratory tests.
• Advises the Wastewater Treatment Foreman of needed maintenance in the plant.
• Responsible for the implementation of appropriate safety standards.
• Perform daily checks of the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
• Perform daily maintenance and cleaning of the Treatment Plant.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Wastewater Treatment Foreman.
• Remain accessible via personal cell phone during work hours for addressing job-related matters or emergencies, using city-approved applications for communication and response.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Directly supervises the wastewater treatment crew in the required operational and maintenance duties of the wastewater treatment plants.
• Performs annual performance evaluations of each member of the treatment crew.
• Assists the Wastewater Treatment Supervisor in determining the hiring and termination of treatment personnel.
• Assists in preparing annual budgets for the treatment plant.
• Assists in preparing and maintaining plant records, both operational and regulatory.
• Directly supervises the required operational laboratory tests.
• Performs solid removal from bio solids building.
• Advises the Wastewater Treatment Supervisor of needed maintenance in the plants.
• Responsible for the implementation of appropriate safety standards.
• Responsible for the training of new employees assigned to the treatment crew.
• Remains accessible via personal cell phone during work hours for addressing job-related matters or emergencies, using city-approved applications for communication and response.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Wastewater Treatment Supervisor.

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• Treatment Plant Operator I/II - Minimum 1 year experience maintaining water facilities and systems.
• Treatment Plant Operator III – Five (5) years of experience in operating and maintaining wastewater treatment plants.

• Treatment Plant Operator I – Grade D Wastewater Treatment License or the ability to attain a D Wastewater Treatment license within one (1) year. Valid Class C Texas driver license with the ability to obtain a Class B Commercial license within six (6) months.
• Treatment Plant Operator II – Grade C Wastewater Treatment license. Valid Class C Texas driver license with the ability to obtain a Class B Commercial license within six (6) months.
• Treatment Plant Operator III – Grade B Wastewater License. Class B Commercial driver license.

Disclaimer:
Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.

Skill in utilizing a personal computer, associated software programs, including Windows and Microsoft Office applications.

Ability to establish and maintain professionally effective relationships with external public/vendors, internal management and non-management employees, and City and other government…