Operator III

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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

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

Operator III Salary
: MIN $24.690 per hour - MID $32.097 per hour, commensurate with experience and skill set.

C Wastewater license is required for Operator III. Must have a valid Texas Driver’s License.

• 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
• 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 safely and effectively, including grounds maintenance where needed.
• Observes and adjusts the project 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, interprets data, and performs various laboratory tests. Responsible for general housekeeping.
• Maintains good communications, including thorough written process logs and records. May assist in data input of work orders into the computer system. Provides technical training to less experienced staff members and acts as lead operator in the absence of the Senior Operator and Chief Operator.
• Observes all safety guidelines as initiated by the Authority and is aware and responsive to plant security issues. May be responsible for plant security during evening and night shifts and takes action to protect certain structures and equipment under emergency conditions. Assists in the safe handling and unloading of chemicals in the plant and responds to various emergency situations as directed by supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Employees assigned to this position are classified as essential personnel and are required to report to work when scheduled during departmental and/or emergency situations, including extended periods of inclement weather when travel may be difficult. The plant cannot operate safely without sufficient personnel.

This position regularly provides task‑based work leadership.

Initiates ordering supplies and/or equipment as directed by supervisor.

• Education: High school diploma or GED; sixty college credit hours preferred or equivalent technical education. Must have completed all classes required for TCEQ B Treatment Plant Operator license.
• Experience: Three years of experience in water/wastewater or raw water pumping plant operations.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (or predecessor agency) Class C Water or Wastewater Operator's License. Must be able to pass Plant specific Operator II, III test such as the Operator Efficiency Review (OER).
• Knowledge: Advanced knowledge of principles and practices of water and/or wastewater treatment; knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Skills and Abilities: Ability to make independent decisions as required by circumstances; accurately interpret complex test results; identify and perform minor equipment corrective actions; communicate essential information and document daily activities; perform advanced…