Senior Chlorination Technician; Dcops; Eastside

Grade 17 - Starting hourly rate: $23.40. Rate of pay depends on qualifications.

Must possess a valid Class "A" Commercial Drivers License

The Senior Chlorination Technician is responsible for the development, coordination, and implementation of procedures for the proper flushing and sampling of the systems water facilities. Maintains compliance with all applicable governmental regulations regarding water quality. Is responsible for the proper management of all chlorination equipment and materials to ensure a proper and safe working environment.

• Develops, implements, and executes procedures for proper water flushing and sampling in accordance with appropriate governmental regulations.
• Complies, reviews, and analyzes testing and sampling results and develops proper reports as it pertains water quality.
• Analyzes, reviews, and interprets construction plans, as-built for proper execution of planned activities.
• Prioritizes, assigns, and checks all work tasks for the chlorination teams to ensure established goals are met.
• Ensures that the applicable principles, practices, and specifications of chlorination, water chemistry, and water sampling procedures are followed.
• Supervises, selects, trains, and develops staff.
• Manages the safety and maintenance of all chlorination equipment in order to promote a safe working environment.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and public relations.
• Supports various program initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• The Senior Chlorination Technician receives general supervision.

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Four years’ experience in operating chlorination equipment, including two years of water sampling experience.
• Pass a physical examination for Chemical Hazardous Material Responses and Respiratory Protection.

• TCEQ Class "C" Water Distribution or Class "C" Groundwater Operator License.
• Valid Class “CDL-A” Texas Driver’s License with hazardous material endorsement or obtain the endorsement within 90 days.
• Work Zone Traffic Control, Competent Person Excavation Safety, and Confined Space Certifications or obtain within 12 months.
• Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training within 12 months of hire.
• Ability to report to work on time, maintain a good attendance record, and work all designated work schedules.

• Supervisory experience.

• Contact with internal and external customers, contractors, and governmental agencies.
• Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing.

Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally and pulling a maximum force of 150 pounds. Working conditions are primarily outside with frequent exposure to inclement weather; wastewater; mechanical, electrical, chemical and confined space hazards; offensive fumes; excessive noise; heavy traffic; deep excavations; and animals, snakes and poisonous insects. Also operates a company vehicle on a daily basis.

Will be required to work hours other than regular schedule such as days, nights, weekends, holidays, on-call and rotating shifts.