Surface Water Treatment Plant Operator

City of Victoria TX; Victoria (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Victoria TX is seeking a Surface Water Treatment Plant Operator to ensure the safe operation of the treatment plant and compliance with regulatory standards. The successful candidate will monitor water quality, handle chemical treatments, and work collaboratively across city departments.

Qualifications

• Two years of surface water treatment operation experience or equivalent.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License required.
• Must obtain a Class B Commercial driver’s license within two months.

Responsibilities

• Conduct water quality checks and monitor chemical dosages.
• Operate SCADA system and inspect treatment facilities.
• Prepare and maintain reports and logs of water quality.

Skills

Chemical analysis

Strong communication skills

Independent working

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Class C Surface Water Operator certification

Job description

Under general supervision, theSurface Water Treatment Plant Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a complex treatment plant, the storage and delivery of the finished product in adequate quantity. Ensure that the finished product complies with all Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) rules and regulations.

• Performs and records water quality checks which includes total and free chlorine residuals, fluoride residuals, alkalinity and hardness, mono chloramine residual and free ammonia; checks temperatures; completes turbidity verifications.
• Monitors SCADA system to ensure adequate levels throughout the distribution system; maintains clear wells, ground storage tanks, and towers; turns on and off pumps as needed; monitors City lift stations to ensure stations are performing correctly; dispatches wastewater maintenance as needed.
• Calculates and implements dosage of chemicals needed for proper treatment of raw water using mathematical formulas and computer programs; checks pumps (drawdowns) to ensure required amount of chemical is being used.
• Collects bacteriological, total organic compounds, and alkalinity samples; analyzes, prepares, and preserves samples for transport to lab or mailing to testing laboratory.
• Inspects and tests specific gravity, color, and odor of chemicals received for water treatment.
• Performs inspection of plant grounds to check basins, filters, pumps, and motors; completes daily backwash of filters.
• Prepares and maintains reports and logs; inputs process control data; reports the performance of entire system to immediate supervisor; assists with training new operators or operator trainees as assigned.
• Responds to questions and concerns from customers City departments, and outside agencies; coordinates tasks with other city departments to ensure customer complaints are addressed; generates and inputs work orders after receiving customer complaints; inputs emergency line locates when needed.
• Performs general custodial duties around the plant to include cleaning control room, lab, restrooms, plant floors, and equipment.
• Performs related duties and required or assigned.

Work is performed throughout the city at treatment facilities andrequires exposure to potentially dangerous tools, equipment, and machinery, hazardous chemicals, and infectious diseases.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid Texas Driver’s License
• Two(2) years of surface water treatment operation experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Must possess a valid Class B Commercial driver’s license within two (2) months of hire.
• Must possess a Class CSurface Water Operator certification.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and TCEQ standards.
• Familiarity with work safety policies, procedures, and PPE use.
• Experience in records maintenance and retention.
• Reading and accurately interpreting gauges, meters, chemical reports, manuals, and other devices.
• Knowledge of the “Rules and Regulations for Public Water Systems” and the “Drinking water Standards.”
• Ability to perform chemical analysis on water samples, interpret results, and make proper judgments to treatment processes.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with staff, agencies, and the public.
• Effective organization, prioritization, and deadline management.
• Ability to follow instructions and maintain professional relationships.