Wastewater Plant Trainee

City of Denison; Denison (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Denison is seeking a semi-skilled wastewater plant technician to monitor lift stations and treatment facilities, perform routine analyses and assist with daily reporting. The role requires following safety rules and adapting to varying shifts.

You will work with the wastewater team to operate and maintain pumps, chlorinators, and associated equipment, gaining experience across NTRA & PawPaw plants. This is a hands-on position with opportunities to grow within municipal operations.

Qualifications

• Requires basic understanding of wastewater operations and safety.
• Must be able to perform routine laboratory analyses.
• Demonstrates ability to learn plant operations and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Monitors lift stations and plants for proper operation
• Makes daily reports on wastewater operations
• Performs routine analysis on wastewater samples
• Change chlorine bottles
• Services and repairs pumps, chlorinators and other equipment
• Assist with compiling and preparing daily reports
• Learns proper operations and maintenance of NTRA & PawPaw plants

Skills

Moderate physical labor

Able to follow complex instructions

Night, weekend, overtime availability

Vehicle operation and driving

Teamwork and communication

Education

High school diploma/GED

TCEQ Class D Wastewater license

Job description

Performs semi-skilled work of average difficulty in the maintenance of and operation of wastewater plants and pumping facilities. Performs related work as required.

The following duties are typical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate competence and satisfactory performance of these duties. Other duties may be required and assigned.

1. Monitors lift stations and plants for proper operation
2. Makes daily reports on wastewater operations
3. Performs routine analysis on wastewater samples
4. Change chlorine bottles
5. Services and repairs pumps, chlorinators and other equipment
6. Assist with compiling and preparing daily reports
7. Learns proper operations and maintenance of NTRA & PawPaw plants

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Knowledge of the methods and techniques used in the assigned work area
2. Knowledge of divisional policies and procedures
3. Knowledge of the laws and regulations governing the assigned work area
4. Knowledge of City policies and procedures regarding personnel matters and the requisitioning and maintenance of materials
5. Knowledge of the equipment and materials used in the assigned work area.
6. Ability to perform moderate physical labor
7. Ability to understand and follow moderately complex oral and written instructions
8. Ability to work nights, weekends and overtime on demand

Nothing in this job description limits management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a High school diploma/GED
• Must have a TCEQ Class D Wastewater license
• Valid driver’s license required at time of placement
• Must have driving sufficient for coverage by City's auto liability carrier

The physical and work environment characteristics described in this description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions or as otherwise required by law. Employees needing reasonable accommodation should discuss the request with the employee’s supervisor or Employee Services.

• Frequent amounts of walking
• Frequent amounts of driving
• Ability to lift and/or carry objects ranging from 1-25 pounds
• Occasionally lift and/or carry objects ranging from 25-50 pounds
• Ability to turn knobs, levers, cranks, wrenches, valves and handles
• Frequently able to step and down to enter and exit City properties
• Occasionally required to squat, kneel and crawl as job requires
• Frequently required to bend, climb, reach above head or below shoulder level
• Ability to work in inclement weather as required