Operator II

Position Summary

This position is responsible for performing skilled duties in the operation of water or wastewater treatment plant or a raw water pumping plant. Duties involve routine inspection of plant processes and equipment. Works under general supervision.

• Operations Division Chief
• Operations & Maintenance Chief
• Operations & Maintenance Supervisor II
• Operations & Maintenance Supervisor I
• Operator, Chief
• Operator, Senior
• Operator III

MIN $22.394 per hour - MID $29.112 per hour, commensurate with experience and skill set.

• Second shift: + $2.00 per hour
• Third shift: + $3.00 per hour

• Employer paid health and life insurance
• Paid Time-Off (starts after completing initial pay period)
• 11 paid holidays
• 12% Employer 401a Pension Contribution (No Matching required)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Tenure Recognition Awards

• 1st: $1,000 after 6 months of employment
• 2nd: $1,000 after 1 year of employment

• Monitors plant operations by observation, instrumentation and laboratory test results and takes corrective actions as necessary.
• Makes process adjustments to predetermined parameters. Required to place equipment into operation or take equipment out of operation.
• Monitors condition of mechanical equipment and notifies appropriate personnel of needed repairs or any operational problems. Takes corrective action when equipment malfunctions. Responsible for minor preventive maintenance to maintain facilities in a safe and effective manner, and may include grounds maintenance where needed.
• Observes and adjusts the Project’s flows and treatment process conditions by monitoring the status of production via hands on or remotely via SCADA.
• Takes samples at various operating points in the plant process and interprets data. Performs various lab tests. Responsible for general housekeeping.
• Required to maintain good communications, including thorough written process logs and records. May assist in data input into computer system. Provides technical training to less experienced staff members.
• Observes all safety guidelines as initiated by the Authority in addition to being aware and responsive to plant security issues. May be responsible for plant security during evening and night shifts. Takes action to protect certain structures and equipment under emergency conditions. Assists in the safe handling and unloading of chemicals in the plant. Responsible for assisting in the safe handling and unloading of various chemicals in the plant.
  
  May be responsible for responding to various emergency situations as directed by supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• May be responsible for responding to various emergency situations, including after‑hours, as directed by supervisor.
• Employees assigned to this position are classified as essential personnel. Essential personnel are required to report to work when scheduled during departmental and/or emergency situations including, but not limited to, extended periods of inclement weather when travel may be difficult. This position is essential because in the absence of sufficient personnel, the plant cannot operate safely.

This position does not regularly provide work leadership or full personnel management to any employees.

May be assigned to order supplies and/or equipment as directed by supervisor.

High school diploma or GED; sixty college credit hours preferred or equivalent technical education.

Two years of experience in water/wastewater or raw water pumping plant.

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (or predecessor agency) Class C Water or Wastewater Operator's Certificate of Competency required. Must be able to pass Plant specific Operator II test such as the Operator Efficiency Review (OER). C Wastewater license is required for Operator II.

Requires a moderate knowledge of principles and practices of water and/or wastewater treatment. Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, etc.

Must possess the…