Plant Operator

cityofhorseshoebay; Horseshoe Bay (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Horseshoe Bay is seeking a Plant Operator Trainee to assist in the operation and maintenance of water and wastewater treatment facilities. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and a valid driver's license.

This role involves performing a variety of maintenance tasks, operating essential equipment, and ensuring safety standards are upheld. Responsibilities include collecting water samples and performing essential repairs all while adhering to safety protocols.

This position offers opportunities for training and advancement in the water treatment field.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate and maintain various machinery and tools.
• Capable of learning water treatment processes and collecting samples.
• Willing to obtain necessary certifications within specified timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair on water treatment facilities.
• Record operational data and monitor equipment functionality.
• Inspect and maintain pumps and motors for optimal performance.

Skills

Equipment operation and maintenance

Data recording and interpretation

Water treatment knowledge

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid driver's license

TCEQ D Water Operator Certification (within 12 months)

Tools

Water quality testing equipment

Hand and power tools

Job description

This position is posted as a Plant Operator Trainee. However, individual qualifications may allow for a higher level operator position.

Responsibilities

• Performs building and grounds repair, maintenance work, and required drainage control work.
• Operates, maintains, and accounts for equipment and tools required in performance of work.
• Performs operating, testing, maintenance, and repair work on water and wastewater treatment pumping facilities.
• Performs equipment repair and maintenance on pumps and motors.
• Records operational data, interprets data, and applies knowledge for outcomes in operations. Records meter and gauge readings on specific forms.
• Records daily information on hours, activities, and personnel attendance
• Cleans and maintains tanks and filter beds using hand tools and power tools.
• Maintains, repairs, and lubricates equipment, using hand tools and power tools.
• Performs all work with minimum service interruption and property disturbance.
• Adds chemicals, such as ammonia, chlorine, or lime to disinfect and deodorize water and other liquids.
• Inspects equipment and tanks, or monitors operating conditions, meters, and gauges to determine load requirements and detect malfunctions.
• Collects and tests water and sewage samples, using test equipment and analysis standards.
• Operates and adjusts controls on equipment to purify and clarify water.

Minimum Training, Education and Experience Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license

Preferred Training, Education and Experience

• One to two years related experience and/or training; or associate degree and one year experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Requirements – Certificates/Licenses

• Ability to obtain a TCEQ D Water Operator Certification and a D Wastewater Operator Certification within 12 months

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk, use hands to finger, grasp, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; run; climb or balance and stoop, squat, bend, twist, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Lifting, moving, pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds does generally occur. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is exposed less than one third of the time to conditions such moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals, biohazards, and outside weather conditions. The employee may also be exposed to high, precarious places, and vibration. The employee may also be exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. This position may be called out 24 hours a day or rotate being on call, including weekends and holidays.

Safety Sensitive

This position is a safety-sensitive position. All safety-sensitive positions require selected candidates to undergo and successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment background check to include, criminal background, driving record, drug testing and physical examination. Individuals holding this position will be subjected to random drug testing on a regular basis.

The City of Horseshoe Bay is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job responsibilities may be modified by the City of Horseshoe Bay based on business need.

Compensation for this position is dependent upon qualifications.

All job offers are contingent on a background check which includes a criminal background and driver license check. For this position, the job offer will also be contingent on a pre-employment drug test.