Operator III - Wastewater Treatment Plant

Gfoat; Paris, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Paris Wastewater Treatment Plant is seeking a responsible Operator III to monitor, operate, and control plant processes under the supervision of the Plant Superintendent.

Responsibilities include sampling, SCADA-driven chemical adjustments, pump control, and maintaining operational records while working rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays. A Class B license is mandatory, with a Texas driver’s license required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must possess Class B Wastewater Treatment Operator license (Texas).
• Valid Texas Class C driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze wastewater samples from all phases of the treatment process.
• Use SCADA to adjust chemical levels to ensure proper residuals.
• Adjust pumps to maintain proper flow and keep accurate records.
• Operate and maintain all aspects of the wastewater plant; rotate shifts including weekends and holidays.

Skills

SCADA operation

Wastewater analysis

Record keeping

Shift work

Education

Class B Wastewater Treatment Operator license (Texas)

Tools

SCADA software

Job description

This is a highly responsible position that includes operating, monitoring and controlling activities of the City of Paris Wastewater Treatment Plant as assigned by the Plant Superintendent.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Collects and analyzes wastewater samples from all phases of the wastewater treatment process using established procedures.
• Use SCADA computer to adjust chemical levels to ensure proper residuals.
• Adjusts pumps to ensure proper flow of wastewater into and leaving the plant, maintains accurate operational records.
• The Operator III will perform operation and maintenance of all aspects of the wastewater treatment plant. Works rotating shifts including weekends and holidays.

High School diploma or GED. All applicants will be REQUIRED to possess at least a Class “B” Wastewater Treatment Operator license from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; NO EXCEPTIONS. Must have the ability to perform essential job functions. Must possess a valid Texas Class “C” driver’s license.