Wastewater Plant Operator

Angleton, City of; Angleton (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated individual to operate sewage treatment and disposal equipment in wastewater treatment plants. This role involves monitoring control panels, adjusting valves, and conducting laboratory tests to ensure efficient sewage processing. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, possess a Texas Class 'C' Driver's License, and hold a Class 'C' Waste Water Certification. This position is essential and requires a proactive approach, especially in emergency situations. Join a team that values safety and efficiency in a critical environmental service role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 months of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor control panels and adjust valves to regulate sewage flow.
• Conduct laboratory tests and maintain operational logs.
• Start and stop pumps and engines for sewage processing.

Skills

Mathematics skills

Problem-solving

Observation skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Handheld tools

Job description

SUMMARY

Operates sewage treatment, sludge processor, and disposal equipment in wastewater (sewage) treatment plants to control the flow and processing of sewage.

This position is safety-sensitive and subject to random drug and alcohol screening.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The statements below describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. The position description is subject to change by the city as the needs and requirements change.

• Monitors control panels and adjusts valves and gates manually or by remote control to regulate sewage flow.
• Observes variations in operating conditions, interprets meter and gauge readings, and test results to determine load requirements.
• Starts and stops pumps, engines, and generators to control sewage flow through filtering, settling, aeration, and sludge digestion processes.
• Maintains log of operations and records meter and gauge readings.
• Collects sewage samples and conducts laboratory tests.
• Performs other related duties as assigned and required.
• Reads and comprehends instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Prepares correspondence.
• Utilizes mathematics skills in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Solves basic problems with little to no oversight.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

The preferred way to obtain the minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform this position's essential functions, duties, and responsibilities are listed below. The city reserves the right to allow substitutions if a candidate or incumbent exceeds requirements in one area but may be deficient in another.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• One to three months of related experience and/or training.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Texas Class "C" Driver's License in good standing is required.
• Class “C" Waste Water Certification required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Frequent

• Standing, walking, and sitting.
• Operation of motor vehicle.
• Reaching and overhead reaching.
• Pushing, pulling, twisting, bending, stopping, and crouching.
• Use of fingers and hands to feel, handle, and manipulate objects.
• Communication face-to-face, over the radio, and phone.
• Use of computers and other electronics.
• Lifting to 25 lbs.
• Use of handheld tools and laboratory equipment.

Occasional

• Climbing.
• Balancing.
• Kneeling and crawling.
• Lifting over 50 lbs.
• Use of motorized tools and equipment.

Specific Vision Abilities: Close, distant, and peripheral vision are required. Must be able to distinguish colors.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

***This position is considered essential and requires a response in an emergency.

The City of Angleton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.