Water Plant Operator

City of Conroe; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Pool/recreation center membership

Job summary

The City of Conroe is seeking a Water Plant Operator to assist the Water Production Foreman in operating water facilities, wells, pump stations, chlorination stations, and storage facilities. The role includes maintenance, reading plans, and following safety procedures.

Applicants must have a High School Diploma, Texas Class C license, and be able to obtain a Class A CDL within six months, plus a groundwater license. This is a heavy, on-site role with emergency call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Education/experience as listed: high school diploma, ability to operate equipment, underground utilities repair experience, valid Texas licenses and groundwater license.

Responsibilities

• Assist Water Production Foreman in operation of water production facilities, wells, pump stations, storage facilities, chlorination and chemical injection stations, and general plant maintenance.
• Read plans and design specifications and transfer work from paper to construction.
• Respond to emergencies and be available for after-hours classes to renew licenses when necessary.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Understand plans & specs

Read and interpret drawings

SCADA system knowledge

Teamwork and communication

On-call emergency response

Physical stamina (lift up to 100 lbs)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Texas Class C Driver's License

Texas Class A CDL (within 6 months)

Groundwater Production License (Tx Commission on Environmental Quality)

Tools

SCADA

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Water Plant Operator assists the Water Production Foreman with the physical operation of the water production facilities, wells, pump stations, ground and elevated storage facilities, chlorination and chemical injection stations and general plant clean up and appearance.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

1. High School Diploma or equivalent required.
2. Able to operate light and heavy equipment when needed.
3. Experience in underground utilities repair and maintenance.
4. Must possess a valid Texas Class C Driver's License or higher.
5. Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License within six months of hire date.
6. Must possess or be able to obtain a Class C Groundwater Production License issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Ability to understand and abide by City of Conroe and departmental policies and procedures.
2. Must display proficiency in both job management and personnel management.
3. Must be able to understand and read plans and design specifications and be able to transfer work from paper to construction.
4. Must display fundamental knowledge of water system, water plants and SCADA program.
5. Must be able to attend after hours classes to renew or obtain required certifications/licenses when necessary.
6. Must be able to work on-call duty and respond at any hour during an emergency when requested.
7. Must be able to lift weights up to 100 pounds.
8. Must be capable of conducting routine maintenance to vehicles and equipment.
9. Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
10. Ability to work as many hours needed to get the work assigned completed.
11. Ability to use all tools to accomplish the job in an efficient manner.
12. Ability to adapt to new technology, new methods and changing conditions.
13. Ability to stand, stoop, kneel or sit for long periods of time.
14. Must be capable of reading, writing and speaking in English.
15. Must be able to communicate using a two-way radio.

Protective Equipment Required

Ear and eye protection, boots, gloves, self-contained breathing apparatus, atmospheric monitor, traffic control.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is heavy and requires the ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motions, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity and walking.

BENEFITS

The City of Conroe offers great benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance program, paid time off and free membership at the City's pool and recreation center facilities. The starting salary for this position is $24.28 hourly.

The City of Conroe is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Must pass background check and pre-employment substance abuse screening as a condition of employment. A motor vehicle record check and job-related doctor's physical exam may also be required. Safety-sensitive positions remain subject to random drug and alcohol testing after hire.