Water Operator II

City of Temple, TX; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Temple in Temple, TX is seeking a Water Treatment Plant Operator to operate and monitor treatment processes, conduct routine lab work, and maintain accurate records to ensure regulatory compliance. The role uses SCADA to adjust chemicals and equipment and supports plant safety and efficiency.

The position requires a high school diploma and a Class C Surface Water certification from TCEQ, and involves working with hazardous chemicals and confined spaces as part of inspections and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Class C Surface Water certification from TCEQ is required.

Responsibilities

• Operates and monitors water treatment processes according to permits and regulations.
• Uses SCADA to adjust chemicals and equipment.
• Performs routine laboratory duties and maintains instruments and records.
• Maintains logs and prepares samples for transport.
• Participates in inspections and safety training.

Skills

SCADA operation

Laboratory procedures

Process monitoring

Regulatory compliance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Class “C” Surface Water certification from TCEQ

Tools

SCADA

Job description

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Summary

• 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.