Ww Plant Operator

WW PLANT OPERATOR I# WW PLANT OPERATOR IPublic Works
- Taylor, TX 76574## Overview Salary Range $24.13 - $30.16 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift Any Education  Level High School Category Skilled  Labor
- Trades## Description
** BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE JOB:
** Maintains and operates the City's wastewater treatment plant system in a safe, effective and efficient manner; requires technical expertise. Must be able to be able to fill on-call assignments.
** ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
*** Reports to Wastewater Plant Supervisor.
* This is a non-supervisory position.
* Has daily contact with other department personnel, with contractors and occasional contact with general public.
** ESSENTIAL DUTIES:*
* * This is a description of the way this job is currently performed; there is potential for accommodation.
** Conducts daily chemical and lab tests, including determining chemical concentrations, taking flow and blower readings, and checking meters; records data at regular intervals.
* Calibrates lab equipment daily.
* Makes chemical dilutions.
* Monitors all equipment, gauges, meters at regular intervals, makes adjustments and records data.
* Cleans and maintains plant equipment including filters, blowers, contact chambers, wet wells, clarifiers, and pump rooms.
* Cleans, repairs and maintains facilities and grounds.
* Collects samples for analysis.
* Performs such other duties as may be assigned.## Qualifications
** KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:
** Knowledge of:
* Chemicals and technical equipment;
* First aid and CPR procedures;
* Texas Water Commission and EPA guidelines and regulations.

Ability to:
* Follow detailed verbal and written instruction;
* Attend and understand technical courses;
* Establish and maintain effective working relationships;
* Maintain appropriate licenses and certifications;
* Communicate effectively with other employees and general public.
* Read and comprehend operation and training manuals, safety data sheets, blueprints, labels, test instruction and result reporting sheets, memos, policies and procedures.
* Write daily, weekly and monthly reports including words, numbers and abbreviations, takes notes.
* Perform mathematical calculations for volume capacity, density mass, distance, rates of flow, slope and dilution; uses and manipulates formulas, mathematical word problems, percentages and metric conversions.
* Analyze situations and adopt quick, effective reasonable courses of action.
** ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
*** High school graduate, or its equivalent,
* Some knowledge of water and wastewater operations.
** CERTIFICATES/LICENSES

REQUIRED:

*** TCEQ D License in wastewater treatment
* TCEQC license in water distribution or the ability to obtain within 12 months of hire date.
* Valid Class C Texas driver's license.
** CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
*** Required to work weekends and holidays.
* Required to be on call for after hour emergencies.
* Required to work hours other than 8:00 – 5:00.
* Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.
* Must pass a drug test prior to employment for commercial driver and safety sensitive position.
* Regular and timely attendance is required