Waste Water Plant Operator I (2 positions available)

North Alamo Water Supply Corporation; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

North Alamo Water Supply Corporation in Edinburg, TX is seeking a Wastewater Plant Operator I. You will operate treatment and lab equipment, collect samples, and prepare reports on performance and compliance.

This full-time role requires adherence to NAWSC and TCEQ guidelines and may involve shift work and safety procedures. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, strong communication skills, and the drive to pursue a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Grade D certificate

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with a willingness to pursue TCEQ Grade D Waste Water within 12 months.
• Ability to read, analyze and present data; strong mathematical aptitude.
• Good judgment, discretion and professional appearance for safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to treat, test and transfer water or wastewater.
• Prepare reports on lab operations, performance and maintenance; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collect samples, monitor compliance, maintain lab and inventory of chemicals and equipment.
• Participate in training and adhere to safety and corporate policies.

Skills

Strong communication skills

English fluency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Status:

Reports to:

Reports to: Wastewater Plant Supervisor

Location:

Corporate Office Location

420 S. Doolittle Road

Edinburg, TX 78542

Description of Duties

Responsible operation of equipment used to treat, test, and transfer water or wastewater. Prepares reports concerning Wastewater Treatment Plant Lab operations, performance, and maintenance; Creates detailed reports for management regarding detailed activities and compliance measures taken; Records and analyzes collected data. Responsible for ensuring that all reclaimed water is utilized properly as per NAWSC and TCEQ guidelines and that all laboratory testing is performed on the reclaimed water; Collects samples while monitoring and enforcing compliance at all times; Ensures that waste water tests are being collected, run, and recorded as per all regulatory guidelines; Maintains the lab and all instrumentation, and oversees the inventory of lab chemicals; instruments and equipment; Participates in job specific training, and other various required corporate training programs; Complies with federal and state regulations and all established corporate policies and procedures. Other duties as may be assigned.

Waste Water Plant Operator I (2 positions available)

Status: Full Time (40 hrs per week) Reports to: Wastewater Plant Supervisor Location:

Corporate Office Location

Waste Water Department

420 S. Doolittle Road

Edinburg, TX 78542

Description of Duties

Responsible operation of equipment used to treat, test, and transfer water or wastewater. Prepares reports concerning Wastewater Treatment Plant Lab operations, performance, and maintenance; Creates detailed reports for management regarding detailed activities and compliance measures taken; Records and analyzes collected data. Responsible for ensuring that all reclaimed water is utilized properly as per NAWSC and TCEQ guidelines and that all laboratory testing is performed on the reclaimed water; Collects samples while monitoring and enforcing compliance at all times; Ensures that waste water tests are being collected, run, and recorded as per all regulatory guidelines; Maintains the lab and all instrumentation, and oversees the inventory of lab chemicals; instruments and equipment; Participates in job specific training, and other various required corporate training programs; Complies with federal and state regulations and all established corporate policies and procedures. Other duties as may be assigned.

Job Requirements

A self-starting individual who possesses a High School Diploma or G.E.D and a valid Texas driver license. Must be insurable by the Corporation’s insurance underwriter. Must be willing to work towards successful attainment of a Certificate of Competency from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for Grade D Waste Water within twelve months of hire, and then work towards attainment of Grade C Waste Water, and would be required to maintain certification thereafter.

Strong communication skills are required in order to effectively present information to employees and management of the Corporation. Must be fluent in English (written and verbal). Mathematics skills are required in order to apply data to formulas that determine treatment requirements, flow levels, and concentration levels. Must possess good judgment as well as exercise discretion in the performance of daily duties. Must be well groomed (no beards), as the position requires the use of a safety gas mask.

Must be able to work a flexible and rotating work schedule during the workweek and occasional weekends and have the ability to be on call 24 hours a day. Position requires the handling of various chemicals such as chlorine, alum, ammonia, lime, and other acids and reagents. Will regularly work near moving mechanical parts and exposed to fumes or airborne particles. Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions as well as toxic or caustic chemicals. May work in high, precarious places and in outside weather conditions where exposure to extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, and vibration may exist. The noise level is generally loud in this environment. It is recommended to obtain immunization against Diphtheria, Tetanus, Hepatitis A, and Hepatitis B.

Application

Offers of employment will be conditioned upon successful completion of pre-employment screening tests; including (but not limited to) a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. Failure to submit a completed application may cause employment ineligibility.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation (NAWSC) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, NAWSC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. NAWSC expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of NAWSC’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.