Operator II

Position Summary

This position is responsible for performing skilled duties in the operation of a water or wastewater treatment plant or a raw water pumping plant. Duties involve routine inspection of plant processes and equipment. The role works under general supervision.

Start $22.394 per hour

Second Shift/Third Shift: +$2.00-$3.00 per hour

• 192 hours of PTO, paid holidays
• Employer paid health and life insurance
• Employer funded Pension Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program

• Monitors plant operations by observation, instrumentation and laboratory test results and takes corrective actions as necessary.
• Makes process adjustments to predetermined parameters. Required to place equipment into operation or take equipment out of operation.
• Monitors condition of mechanical equipment and notifies appropriate personnel of needed repairs or any operational problems. Takes corrective action when equipment malfunctions. Responsible for minor preventive maintenance to maintain facilities in a safe and effective manner, and may include grounds maintenance where needed.
• Takes samples at various operating points in the plant process and interprets data. Performs various lab tests. Responsible for general housekeeping.
• Maintains good communications, including thorough written process logs and records. May assist in data input into computer system. Provides technical training to less experienced staff members.
• Observes all safety guidelines as initiated by the Authority in addition to being aware and responsive to plant security issues. May be responsible for plant security during evening and night shifts. Takes action to protect certain structures and equipment under emergency conditions. Assists in the safe handling and unloading of chemicals in the plant. May be responsible for responding to various emergency situations as directed by supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• May be responsible for responding to various emergency situations, including after-hours, as directed by supervisor.

• Education: High school diploma; sixty college credit hours preferred or equivalent technical education.
• Experience: Two years of experience in water/wastewater or raw water pumping plant.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (or predecessor agency) Class C Water or Wastewater Operator's Certificate of Competency required. Must be able to pass Plant specific Operator II test such as the Operator Efficiency Review (OER).
• Knowledge: Must be able to run lab tests and interpret results and equipment malfunction.
• Skills and Abilities: Must possess leadership ability and supervisory talents. Must be able to interpret simple test results and equipment malfunction. The ability to communicate and document daily activities to ensure proper plant operation is essential.
• Physical Demands: Requires moderate to heavy physical labor with daily lifting requirements up to 25 pounds and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. Includes standing, sitting, walking, climbing, bending, crawling, squatting, kneeling, and working in cramped and strained positions for extended periods.
• Working Conditions: Exposure to weather, odor, noise, moving mechanical parts, waste (liquid and solid), chemical hazards, gases and dust. Includes confined space entry, heights, inside vaults, and working while using personal protective equipment. May require work hours other than regular daytime schedules, such as shift work, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Tools and Equipment Used: Hand tools, broom, sample collectors, flow meters, high pressure hoses, D.O. meters, respirators, SCBA's, centrifuge, settlemeter, lab equipment, safety equipment, heavy equipment and PPE.