Plant Operator I (Hiring Incentive: $1,500)

Town-of-Flower-Moun; Flower Mound (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Incentive $1,500

Employee Referral Incentive $1,500

Job summary

Town of Flower Mound is hiring for wastewater treatment plant operators to maintain and operate the biological and chemical treatment processes and water distribution systems. The role requires a valid Texas Class C Wastewater Operator license before employment and a Class C Water Distribution Certificate within 12 months.

One year of wastewater experience and a valid Texas driver’s license are also required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• TCEQ Class C Wastewater Operator license required prior to employment offer; Class C Water Distribution Certificate within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Operate wastewater plant equipment (pumps, valves, motors, filters) and water distribution systems.
• Monitor wastewater flow, DO, and ammonia; adjust treatment processes.
• Collect wastewater samples and interpret lab results; maintain records and reports.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on pumps, motors, and related equipment.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and comply with safety policies.

Skills

Wastewater plant ops

SCADA & automation

Math & measurement

Shift work flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Public Works is currently hiring for several essential positions that play a critical role in maintaining the Town's infrastructure. To help fill these important vacancies, the Town has approved both a Sign-On Incentive Program and an Employee Referral Incentive Program.

Sign-On Incentive – $1,500

The $1,500 Sign-On Incentive is available for newly hired Public Works employees (excluding Administrative Staff).

Key details:

• Paid on the employee's first paycheck following hire.
• Limited to one sign-on incentive per employee while the program is in effect.
• Employees who leave Town employment within 90 days must repay $750.
• Incentives are paid through payroll and are subject to applicable taxes.

Employee Referral Incentive – $1,500

Help us recruit great candidates and earn extra income!

For eligible Public Works positions (excluding Administrative Staff), employees may receive:

• $500 when the referred employee is hired.
• $1,000 after the referred employee successfully completes six months of employment.
• $1,500 total incentive.

Additional information:

• Applicants must identify the referring employee on their employment application for the referral to qualify.
• Incentives are paid through payroll and are subject to applicable taxes.

Under general supervision, performs all activities to operate and maintain the biological treatment process, chemical treatment, mechanical functions, and labor operations of the wastewater treatment plant, and to monitor and operate sewage lift stations and the water distribution system.

WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Monitors and operates wastewater treatment plant equipment such as pumps, valves, motors, filters, gauges, and meters to ensure proper functioning of the wastewater plant and sewage lift stations.
• Monitors and operates water distribution system equipment such as pumps, valves, motors, gauges, and meters, to ensure the proper functioning of the water distribution system.
• Monitors the flow of wastewater, dissolved oxygen concentration, and ammonia concentration, to make adjustments to treatment processes.
• Monitors water storage tank levels and distribution pressures to make adjustments needed to meet consumer demand for potable water.
• Monitors and operates bio-solids dewatering equipment as needed.
• Collects wastewater samples and interprets lab results to make process adjustments.
• Maintains daily records and monthly reports on wastewater operations.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area in and around all the plant processes and buildings.
• Completes preventative and corrective maintenance work orders on pumps, motors, air blowers, and other equipment in a timely manner.
• Informs supervisor of all problems, deviations, and unfamiliar situations.
• Adheres to the personnel, safety, and department policies and procedures.
• Assist other coworkers as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• A High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is required.
• Must possess a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Class "C" Wastewater Operator license prior to employment offer, and obtain a Class "C" Water Distribution Certificate within 12 months of date of employment.
• Must have a valid Texas driver's license and driving record must be in compliance with Town policy.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• One (1) or more years of experience in wastewater treatment operation is required.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Must be able to read, write, see, hear, and walk.
• Perform strenuous physical activities to include, exerting up to 100 lbs. of pressure; lifting heavy objects; shoveling for long time periods; crawling; bending; walking; kneeling; climbing on and off equipment; operating moving and vibrating equipment; working indoors, underground, outdoors, in confined spaces, on level, unleveled terrain, and under constantly noisy conditions; and work in adverse environmental conditions to include inclement weather, hazardous conditions including mechanical, electrical, fumes, odor/dust/mist, chemical, and toxic waste hazards and other solid waste substances.

Must submit to and pass a post-offer, non-regulated drug test and thorough background checks (including criminal history.)

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Good knowledge of the operation, equipment, and materials used in wastewater plants and sewage lift stations and potable water distribution systems.
• Must have basic knowledge of computers, SCADA systems, water treatment chemicals and testing procedures, math, and mechanical skills.
• Must have good hand/foot/eye coordination to operate equipment.
• Must be able to work various shifts in a 24 hour period to include nights, weekends and holidays.