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

Position: Treatment Plant Operator I/II/III (Water)
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Job Summary

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

Compensation

Salary is depending 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 - $47,185-$58,980

Treatment Plant Operator III - $54,620-$68,275

Essential Job Functions and Other Important Duties

* Assists in preparing and maintaining plant records, both operational and regulatory.

* Perform the required operational laboratory tests.

* Advises the Water Treatment Supervisor of needed maintenance in the plant.

* Responsible for the implementation of appropriate safety standards.

* Perform daily checks of the Water Treatment Plant.

* Perform daily maintenance and cleaning of the Treatment Plant.

* Performs other duties, as assigned by the Water Treatment Supervisor.

* Remain accessible via personal cell phone during work hours for addressing job-related matters or emergencies, using city-approved applications for communication and response.

* Remains accessible via personal cell phone to address job-related issues or emergencies using City applications.

Additional functions for Treatment Plant Operator III

* Directly supervises the water treatment team in the required operational and maintenance duties of the water treatment plants.

* Assists in preparing and maintaining plant records, both operational and regulatory.

* Directly supervises the required operational laboratory tests.

* Advises the Water 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 team.

* 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 Water Treatment Supervisor.

Job Qualifications

Formal

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent.

Relatable

Work Experience:

* Treatment Plant Operator I - none required.

* Treatment Plant Operator II - One (1) year of experience operating and maintaining a water treatment plant and system.

* Treatment Plant Operator III - Five (5) years of experience in operating and maintaining a water treatment plant and system.

Training, Licenses, and

Certifications:

* Treatment Plant Operator I - TCEQ Class D Water License or the ability to attain a D Water License within one (1) year. Valid Class C Texas driver license.

* Treatment Plant Operator II - TCEQ Class C Surface Water License. Valid Class C Texas driver license.

* Treatment Plant Operator III - TCEQ Class B Surface Water License.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed & Environmental Factors and Other

Physical…