W.W.T.P. Operator

Greater Harris; Tomball (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Tomball is hiring a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator to perform basic maintenance and operate plant equipment and lift stations. This entry-level position learns advanced operations while maintaining regulatory compliance and safety standards.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, two years in wastewater operations, and a Class C license with B license within one year. Texas driver’s license required. Training and certification may be provided.

Qualifications

• Two years in wastewater collection and/or treatment plant operations.
• Must have "C" license or better in wastewater and obtain "B" license within one year; "C" license in Ground Water preferred.
• Current and valid Class C Texas Driver's License with driving record meeting City guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic maintenance at the wastewater treatment plant and lift stations.
• Learn to operate equipment, regulate chemical use, and monitor plant conditions.
• Take samples, perform quality control tests, and adjust equipment accordingly.
• Maintain logs, records, and required permit reports.
• Perform weekend checks and after-hours callouts.

Skills

Operate plant equipment

Record keeping

Field analysis

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lathe

Drill press

Welding equipment

Micrometer

Milling machine

Pipe threader

Job description

## DescriptionThe City of Tomball is accepting applications for the position Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator. This position will perform a variety of basic technical and manual duties in the maintenance and repair work of City Wastewater Treatment Plants and Lift Stations. This is an entry and first working level in the Wastewater Maintenance Technical worker series. Positions assigned to this class perform basic plant maintenance and facility maintenance work, while learning the more advanced plant operation assignments and skills.**ESSENTIAL DUTIES:*** Perform a variety of basic maintenance assignments at City wastewater treatment plant and Lift Stations.* Learn to operate automatic and manually controlled equipment, motors, and pumps used in wastewater treatment.* Learn to regulate and control the amount of chemicals used to maintain specified wastewater treatment requirements.* Learn to take samples at established times, perform standardized quality control tests, and adjust chemical feeders and other plant equipment according to results.* Learn to make meter and chart readings, interpreting information to determine the proper operation of treatment equipment and influent and effluent conditions.* Learn to make regular assessments of water flow, turbidity, pressure, chemical use, residuals, temperatures, and other pertinent data to maintain proper plant operating conditions.* Observe pumping equipment to identify possible problems and operating difficulties.* Change chlorine and sulfur dioxide cylinders, using proper safety conditions.* Backwash filters, change recording charts as needed.* May operate a vehicle to travel for inspection and maintenance work.* Receive delivered materials, record shipments and store items.* Maintain logs, records, and data systems for required plant reports.* Collect samples and perform field chemical analysis to assure compliance with regulatory rules.* Clean plant components daily to reduce order and maintain an environmentally safe and clean area.* Maintain accurate records, logs, records, and reports on work performed, materials used, as required by permit regulations.* Inspect and test components installed by contractors.* Operate lathe, drill press, electric welder, hydraulic press, micrometer, milling machine, pipe threader, and various hand tools.* Troubleshoot and operate emergency pumps and generators.* Design and fabricate replacement parts and equipment.* Maintain recording devices.* May order necessary parts to maintain equipment or construct replacement parts.* Perform weekend plant checks.* Complete Industrial SWPP training and certification process.* Perform after-hours callouts.* Other duties as assigned.**SALARY**:* Hiring Range: **$41,808 - $43,898** **(**$20.10-$21.11**)*** Salary Range: **$41,808 - $62,712****\*\***Starting salary is dependent on experience and qualifications**\*\*****Equal Employment Opportunity Statement** - The City of Tomball does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Sex, Religion, Age or Disability in employment or the provision of services.## Qualifications**QUALIFICATIONS****:*** High school diploma or equivalent.* Two years in wastewater collection and/or treatment plant operations.* Must have "C" license or better in wastewater.* Must obtain and maintain a "B" license in Wastewater within one year, "C" license in Ground Water is also preferred.* Current and valid Class C Texas Driver's License with driving record that meets City guidelines required.