Wastewater Operator

Operate and maintain the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant and related lift stations under direction of Wastewater Lead Operator and Wastewater Supervisor. Demonstrates and provides good customer service & the ability to work well with others.

• Operate and maintain the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant and related lift stations.
• Read, record data, and operate various equipment associated with the treatment of wastewater.
• Perform laboratory testing to meet regulatory and process control parameters.
• Lifts and carries up to 100 pounds, pulls, pushes or drags up to 150 pounds; sits, stands, stoops or twists for extended periods while participating in wastewater treatment or collection; works both indoors and outdoors in extreme temperatures including heat, cold and inclement weather.
• Able to climb and descend ladders.
• Some exposure to dust, odor, electrical, mechanical and toxic hazards using safety precautions.
• Communicate effectively and courteously with the public and city employees in person, in writing, by telephone and via email.
• Perform janitorial functions and yard maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Work 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts, weekends and holidays as needed to cover 24/7 plant operations; ability to cover on‑call status as needed to handle emergencies.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.
• Preferably a State of Texas class "C" certification in wastewater treatment.
• Requires a class "D" certification in wastewater treatment or ability to obtain within 1 year of employment and a class "C" within 4 years before the class "D" expires.
• Knowledge of controlling mechanical, electrical and chemical equipment; reading and recording of meters and charts; laboratory knowledge; pump & motor maintenance as well as electrical troubleshooting knowledge.
• Must be able to function well in a team concept.