Raw Water Pumping Operator

Gfoat; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Gfoat in Irving, TX seeks a qualified Water System Operator for the Lake Chapman raw water system and booster station located near McKinney and Princeton. Position involves operating pump stations, electrical systems and SCADA, with on-site duties and a 90-minute emergency response window.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 2 years of water system operation/construction experience, and a Class C Texas license plus proficiency with MS Word and Excel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of experience in water system operation and/or construction.
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel.
• TCEQ Class C Water Distribution license or higher.
• Valid Class C Texas driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Operate raw water pump stations, electrical systems and the SCADA system.
• Inspect, maintain and repair pumps, motors, tanks, vaults, pipelines, valves, control valves and phone lines; maintain grounds, easements and vehicles.
• Prepare reports and maintain related files.
• Be available for callback in emergency situations and adhere to a maximum 90-minute emergency response time.

Skills

Water system operation

SCADA familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED AND MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE

Duties include operating raw water pump stations, electrical systems and the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
(SCADA) system. Duties also include inspecting, maintaining and repairing pumps, motors, tanks, vaults, pipelines, valves,
control valves and phone lines; maintaining grounds, easements and vehicles; preparing reports; and keeping related
files. This position is assigned to the Lake Chapman raw water system at the booster station located 12 miles east of
McKinney, just outside of Princeton, Texas. Must be available for callback in emergency situations and be able to adhere to a
maximum 90-minute emergency response time.
PAY GRADE GG16 / FULL PAY RANGE $24.24 - $34.18 PER HOUR ($50,436 - $71,112 ANNUALLY)

A high school diploma or GED is required. Two years of experience in water
system operation and / or construction, including pump stations, pipelines and related systems; and proficiency with MS Word
and Excel also required. Must currently possess a TCEQ Class C Water Distribution license or higher, and have a valid
Class C Texas driver’s license. Day, evening or night shift may be required; hours may vary.