Lead Plant Operator

Position: LEAD PLANT OPERATOR
BRIEF

DESCRIPTION:

The purpose of this position is to ensure that water and wastewater are in compliance with local, state and federal standards. This is accomplished by supervising a shift of operators, monitoring processes and tests, collecting samples and reviewing testing, maintaining proper chemical balances, removing materials in water, operating, calibrating and monitoring equipment, reviewing recording readings and documenting results in spreadsheets or other databases, and monitoring alarms.

Other duties include carrying out special tests, inspecting new lines, communicating with vendors, and completing related work as assigned.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:

Driver's License Required - Y Type - C

Must possess a valid Class B Wastewater Operator Certification or A Water Certification from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality or an equivalent certification from another state.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Mission Essential Position will be required to report for all inclement weather.

Must be available for shift work.

This position is expected to regularly work in or around bodies of water greater in depth than 4 feet, which may pose hazard, especially in the absence of swimming ability.

This position is subject to recall.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Note:

This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. Additionally, please be aware of the legend below when referring to the physical demands of each essential function.

(S) Sedentary (L) Light (M) Medium (H) Heavy (V) Very Heavy

Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time. Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally; 10 lbs. frequently; or negligible amounts constantly; OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree. Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10 lbs. constantly. Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10-20 lbs.

constantly. Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally; 50-100 lbs. frequently; or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.

# Code Essential Functions

1 L Leads work crews by scheduling and assigning tasks, reviewing and monitoring work, and training new and current employees.

2 L Leads work crews by scheduling and assigning tasks, reviewing and monitoring work, and training new and current employees.

3 S Collects test data and completes paperwork by reviewing results and applying changes.

4 L Inspects plants and surrounding areas by observing, completing physical inspections, observing machinery, entering readings, checking chemical storage units, and making necessary adjustments.

5 L Treats Wastewater by changing raw water flow, setting chemical pumps, checking chemical tanks, checking feed lines and pumps, changing chlorine settings, checking pump settings, closing or opening drains.

6 M Ensures chemicals are balanced by calibrating pumps, watching chemical offloading into storage tanks, and adjusting chemicals for treatment changes.

7 L Records information for incoming shifts by discussing next shift needs and plans, determining if current actions are adequate, averaging all tests, recording information, inserting information on special tests to be run, and reviewing temperatures and weather.

8 L Trains workers on systems and chemicals by instructing on SCADA system, chemicals and tanks, and ensuring employees use proper equipment and take safety precautions.

MINIMUM

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

* Description of Minimum

Job Requirements
- Organization Responsibility Level EMPLOYEE

Data Responsibility Collects, classifies or formats data or information in accordance with a prescribed schema or plan to facilitate the identification and extraction of useful information.

People Responsibility Gives information, guidance, or assistance to people which directly facilitates task accomplishment; may give instructions or assignments to helpers or assistants.

Assets Responsibility Responsible for achieving minor economies and/or preventing minor losses through the handling of or accounting for materials, supplies or small amounts of money.

Experience-Related Requirements Over one year and up to and including two years.

Vocational/ Educational Preparation Requires High school graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of one year of college

Mathematical Requirements Uses mathematics involving the practical application of percentages, ratios and proportions; or measurements, logarithmic, or geometric construction; may use algebraic solutions of equations and inequalities; descriptive statistics; deductive geometry, plane and solid, and rectangular coordinates; mathematical classifications or schemes.

Communications Requirements Reads journals, manuals, and professional publications; speaks informally to groups of co-workers, staff in other organizational agencies, the general public, people in…