Water Treatment Plant Operator In-Training

Description

Under close supervision, performs routine tasks to provide operational and general maintenance support at a water or wastewater treatment plant, wastewater collection, or water distribution systems facility. Performs in both operations and maintenance to develop competency in both disciplines. The Hiring Pay Range for this position is $44,720 to $54,080 annually. Pay rate offered is based on experience.

• Assists with routine rounds of the facilities to monitor the treatment process and identify process anomalies or mechanical problems with plant equipment. Assists in connecting and disconnecting one-ton chlorine gas containers and handling other treatment chemicals as needed. Performs lab analysis and documents results in accordance with policies.
• Learns to perform and record the results of various laboratory tests to assess water quality and to determine optimal chemical treatment, such as pH, alkalinity, turbidity, chlorine residual, hardness, temperature, conductivity, and other related tests.
• Monitors water/wastewater quality by performing laboratory tests, observing continuous monitoring equipment and the computer system. Documents and reviews test and equipment results according to policy. Makes treatment adjustments as needed.
• Learns to calculate dosages for various chemicals, and the purpose for which the chemicals are used.
• Assists with predictive and corrective maintenance on specialized equipment such as pumps, blowers, clarifiers, and valves.
• Assists with preventative maintenance tasks such as lubrication; changing equipment oil/fluids; and installing packing, bearings, and seals.
• Assists with process control tasks such as basic flow control, sampling, basic laboratory testing, normal operations of pumps and blowers, and adjusting chemical feeds.
• Maintains plant operations and maintenance records using logbooks, databases, and spreadsheets.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least six (6) months of general work experience.

• Class C Texas Driver’s License or ability to obtain before employment.
• Completion of, or ability to complete within one (1) year of employment, Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Technician Training provided by Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX).
• Must obtain a Class D Water License issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) within one (1) year of hire, if not currently holding the license.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within three (3) years of employment, a Class C Surface Water license issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).