OPERATOR II

Description

• Competitive salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance at no cost to employee
• Texas County & District Retirement system matched 2:1 at retirement
• 12 days of annual leave
• 12 days of sick leave
• Paid Holidays
• 100% company-paid training
• License incentive program
• Educational assistance program
• Safety boot program
• Employee wellness program with gym reimbursement
• Employee recognition events
• Exclusive employee perks & discounts

FLSA STATUS:
Non

- Exempt

PAY RANGE: $48,735.00 - $81,226.00

REPORTS TO:

Chief Operator Carrizo WTP

DIVISION:
Hays/Caldwell Operations

WORK LOCATION:

Carrizo WTP and pipelines in Hays, Gonzales and Caldwell Counties

The Operator II position assists the Chief Operator at the Carrizo water treatment plant, well fields, and treated water delivery system in delivering potable water from the Carrizo plant to its customers at the required rate based on customer demand. The Carrizo treated water delivery system must meet or exceed the Safe Drinking Water Act standards, as enforced by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

The Operator II is expected to have a good working knowledge of groundwater treatment plants, their general maintenance and operational activities, well fields, and potable water transmission systems.

• Performs all work in accordance with safety procedures and policies.
• Ensures the security of GBRA/Alliance buildings, equipment, and grounds.
• Under supervision of the chief operator, observes and makes changes to the plant process, operation, and equipment for proper function and performance; performs emergency maintenance when required.
• Perform checks and daily inspection of wells, pump stations and wholesale delivery points.
• Notifies the Chief Operator when problems and/or questions arise.
• Assists with the maintenance and care of all materials, tools, equipment, and vehicles assigned to the plant.
• Maintains the plant buildings, grounds, control room, lab, and restrooms on a daily basis.
• Maintains a courteous attitude when dealing with the public and wholesale customers.
• Assists with the maintenance of the Alliance/GBRA treated water delivery system pipelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Work hours other than Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; potential rotation of 10- or 12-hour shifts.
• Ability to do shift work, act alone, and continuously exercise sound judgment and vigilance.
• Subject to on-call duties as scheduled by the Chief Operator.
• Respond to emergencies during off-duty hours.
• Safely operate gas, electric, hydraulic, and hand tools.
• Read and understand highly technical information in small print.
• Perform basic math skills.
• Read analog and digital indicators.
• Basic skills in Microsoft 365 applications.
• The permanent residence must be such that roadway travel time from home to reporting station takes no more than 45 minutes without violating traffic laws.

High School Diploma or GED.

• Valid Driver’s License. Acceptable MVR. Ability to remain insurable under GBRA’s vehicle liability policy.
• Possess a Class C Ground Water Operator license at minimum, Class B Groundwater or Class A preferred.

+3 Years in related field preferred. Experience in utility operations and maintenance, customer service, or construction is desirable.

None.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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