Water Operator II

City of Temple, TX; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Temple, TX is seeking a Water Plant Operator to operate, monitor, and troubleshoot the water treatment plant and related facilities. The role requires flexibility for 24-hour coverage, weekends, and holidays.

You will use SCADA to manage treatment, adjust chemicals, and perform lab work while maintaining strict records and regulatory compliance. A Class C Surface Water certificate from TCEQ and a high school diploma are required.

Qualifications

• Must hold Class C Surface Water certification from TCEQ.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Experience with water treatment operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor the water treatment plant, distribution system, and storage facilities.
• Use SCADA to control processes and adjust chemicals in compliance with permits.
• Perform laboratory duties, maintain instruments, monitor quality control, and prepare samples for transport.
• Maintain accurate records and logs; report performance to supervisor.
• Assist with inspections and training of Water Operators I.

Skills

SCADA

Laboratory duties

Quality control

Calibration

Preventive maintenance

Training Water Operators I

Safety awareness

Documentation

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

SCADA systems

Job description

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Summary

Responsible for operating, monitoring, controlling, testing, and troubleshooting water supply, treatment plant, distribution system and storage facilities. Work under the direct supervision of a lead operator or supervisor. Must be available to work flexible hours at 24-hour facility to include weekends and holidays.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Continues to develop the knowledge and skills for the essential operations of the water treatment plant and facilities, including both conventional and membrane treatment, in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
• Operates and monitors treatment process using Supervisory Controller & Data Acquisition (SCADA); adjusts chemicals and treatment equipment in accordance with regulatory permits
• Performs laboratory duties, maintains instruments, monitors quality control, collects samples, conducts analyses, and prepares samples for transport
• Recommends process control adjustments to ensure optimum treatment and maintenance efforts, forwards to immediate supervisor
• Enters sample analysis into daily log and ensures accuracy of all records/reports on their shift
• Meets daily with supervisor and reports performance of the entire system
• Assists with training Water Operators I
• Provides plant status update to on-coming operator team; accepts plant status update to the preceding operator team
• Responds to public complaints or concerns
• Assists with TCEQ inspections, construction, and maintenance projects
• Works in confined space and works around hazardous chemicals
• Operates heavy equipment for facility maintenance including lift and boom trucks
• Assists with sludge removal, transferring and disposal
• Performs preventative maintenance on pumps, motors, and tanks; cleans and services all areas throughout the plant
• Calibrates and performs maintenance on mechanical, analytical, instrumentation and telemetry equipment
• Develops the knowledge and ability to solve problems under normal and stressful conditions
• Attends TWUA monthly trainings
• Maintains certification and completes continuing educations training courses
• Follows the city policies, procedures and safety guidelines pertaining to the work area and equipment
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Class \"C\" Surface Water certification from TCEQ

Thank you for your interest in the position. Please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted.