Operator, Water-Wastewater
Role Overview
The Water/Wastewater Operator I performs routine checks of water and/or wastewater treatment systems; responsible for compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local rules/regulations.
Assist in all areas of operations, maintenance, and customer service as needed for all facility systems within the company.
Certifications required for the job must be obtained within the specified period of time.
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What You'll Do
- Performs routine checks of the facilities; responsible for compliance with TCEQ or NPDES permit. Observes and monitors equipment and operations daily; assesses problems, diagnoses equipment failures; checks water well(s), lift station(s), treatment plants, etc. Operates belt presses; ensures that facility is clean at all times - scrubs and washes down facility as required. Orders supplies as needed in order to maintain inventory. May provide functional supervision of Field Technician in Training; establishes priorities, determines duties, schedules work, provides training as needed. Performs daily analyses of effluent samples; makes any adjustments necessary to keep facility within permit limits; sets up sampler for required regulatory samples. Maintains daily log of data for EPA and TCEQ reports. Assists with scheduling and performing routine preventive maintenance on equipment. Assists with water and wastewater line repairs, new line installation, other work as directed. Inspect and maintains pumps, motors, valves and other plant equipment in working order, troubleshooting problems as they arise. Pull motors and pumps for repair, and fabrication of parts as necessary. Respond to and investigate customer service calls. Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
What You'll Bring
- Education: Requires knowledge normally acquired through attainment of a High School Diploma or GED plus job-related skills and technical knowledge of water and wastewater operations and maintenance attained by specialized course and on-the-job training. High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) Experience: Requires one year of directly related experience in water and/or wastewater system operations, maintenance, customer service, and prefer experience operating back-hoe and/or track-hoe equipment. One to two years related experience TCEQ License: A class D Ground Water and/or Wastewater Certification issued by the TCEQ. The applicant must obtain a class D Ground Water and Wastewater Certification issued by the TCEQ within 1 year of accepting the position. Applicant must also obtain a class C Ground Water and Wastewater Certification issued by the TCEQ within 3years of accepting the position. Grade C or higher Computer Skills: Basic computer skills and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel) preferred, attainable through education/training and/or on-the-job training. Microsoft Office Suite. Education: Requires knowledge normally acquired through attainment of a High School Diploma or GED plus job-related skills and technical knowledge of water and wastewater operations and maintenance attained by specialized course and on-the-job training. High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) Experience: Requires one year of directly related experience in water and/or wastewater system operations, maintenance, customer service, and prefer experience operating back-hoe and/or track-hoe equipment. One to two years related experience TCEQ License: A class D Ground Water and/or Wastewater Certification issued by the TCEQ. The applicant must obtain a class D Ground Water and Wastewater Certification issued by the TCEQ within 1 year of accepting the position. Applicant must also obtain a class C Ground Water and Wastewater Certification issued by the TCEQ within 3years of accepting the position. Grade C or higher Computer Skills: Basic computer skills and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel) preferred, attainable through education/training and/or on-the-job training. Microsoft Office Suite. Work Environment and Conditions: Work is performed in and around wastewater and water facilities, both inside and outside. Worker is subject to adverse weather and environmental conditions, including temperature extremes, humidity and precipitation; noise and vibration from heavy equipment; exposure to physical hazards from equipment with moving parts, high voltage electrical equipment, hazardous chemicals, and bacteria in wastewater.
Preferred Qualifications
- Education: Requires knowledge normally acquired through attainment of a High School Diploma or GED plus job-related skills and technical knowledge of water and wastewater operations and maintenance attained by specialized course and on-the-job training. High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) Experience: Requires one year of directly related experience in water and/or wastewater system operations, maintenance, customer service, and prefer experience operating back-hoe and/or track-hoe equipment. One to two years related experience TCEQ License: A class D Ground Water and/or Wastewater Certification issued by the TCEQ. The applicant must obtain a class D Ground Water and Wastewater Certification issued by the TCEQ within 1 year of accepting the position. Applicant must also obtain a class C Ground Water and Wastewater Certification issued by the TCEQ within 3years of accepting the position. Grade C or higher Computer Skills: Basic computer skills and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel) preferred, attainable through education/training and/or on-the-job training. Microsoft Office Suite. Education: Requires knowledge normally acquired through attainment of a High School Diploma or GED plus job-related skills and technical knowledge of water and wastewater operations and maintenance attained by specialized course and on-the-job training. High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) Experience: Requires one year of directly related experience in water and/or wastewater system operations, maintenance, customer service, and prefer experience operating back-hoe and/or track-hoe equipment. One to two years related experience TCEQ License: A class D Ground Water and/or Wastewater Certification issued by the TCEQ. The applicant must obtain a class D Ground Water and Wastewater Certification issued by the TCEQ within 1 year of accepting the position. Applicant must also obtain a class C Ground Water and Wastewater Certification issued by the TCEQ within 3years of accepting the position. Grade C or higher Computer Skills: Basic computer skills and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel) preferred, attainable through education/training and/or on-the-job training. Microsoft Office Suite. Work Environment and Conditions: Work is performed in and around wastewater and water facilities, both inside and outside. Worker is subject to adverse weather and environmental conditions, including temperature extremes, humidity and precipitation; noise and vibration from heavy equipment; exposure to physical hazards from equipment with moving parts, high voltage electrical equipment, hazardous chemicals, and bacteria in wastewater.
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