Plant Operator/Mechanic

City of Garland; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Garland seeks a Plant Operator/Mechanic to operate and maintain the wastewater treatment plant, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. This entry-level role requires a high school diploma and offers a full-time position in a challenging outdoor environment. Knowledge of wastewater operations is preferred.

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year work experience required.
• Ability to obtain TCEQ Class D, C, and B wastewater licenses.
• Knowledge of wastewater operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain wastewater treatment plant to meet regulatory requirements.
• Make maintenance decisions on equipment and process units.
• Perform installation and repair of equipment.

Skills

Knowledge of wastewater operations

Ability to read and write English

Ability to perform math functions

Ability to operate equipment and machinery

Skills to operate a computer

Education

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D)

Tools

Personal protective equipment

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Summary

Responsible for operating and maintaining the wastewater treatment plant by monitoring plant processes, systems, and equipment; while performing the necessary activities to meet applicable state and federal regulations.

Summary

Responsible for operating and maintaining the wastewater treatment plant by monitoring plant processes, systems, and equipment; while performing the necessary activities to meet applicable state and federal regulations.

Pay Range: (Depending on qualifications and experience)

Work Schedule: TBD

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Operate wastewater treatment plant to ensure that the effluent discharged meets the permitted federal and state regulatory requirements
• Make decisions on how to best maintain, repair or install equipment and process units in the Wastewater treatment system.
• Operate various types of equipment necessary in the daily repair, installation and maintenance of the Wastewater treatment plant.
• Perform installation of new and replacement substandard equipment items
• Perform other duties associated with regulatory compliance and the day-to-day operational requirements of the wastewater treatment plants.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Less than 1 year work experience
• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D)
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of wastewater operations
• Ability to read and write English and to perform math functions
• Ability to operate light to heavy equipment and machinery; wear and utilize personal protective equipment
• Skills to operate a computer and various equipment
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

• Must have Class C driver license
• Obtain TCEQ Class D wastewater license within 1 year of hire date
• Obtain TCEQ Class C wastewater license within 3 years of hire date
• Obtain TCEQ Class B wastewater license within 6 years of hire date
  
  

This job classification is in a Skill-based Pay program and will follow the guidelines for advancement according to the approved assessment plan.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The incumbent works in an outdoor environment; frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Majority of work performed in a plant or outside with exposure to risk. Work schedule involves eight-twelve hours per day, some schedules rotating. Lifting a maximum of fifty pounds.

Frequent noise, fumes, dirt, dust, hazardous industrial chemicals, and toxic situations. Position subject to emergency stand-by and 24-hour recall. Work performed both inside (40%) and outside (60%). Inside work would be divided between heated/air-conditioned office and industrial type facilities. Work location is an industrial type environment. Subject to extreme cold, fumes, chemical hazards, noise, electrical hazards, mechanical hazards, environmental hazards, situational hazards, communicable disease, and poor lighting.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Government Administration

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